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Boots praised for 'secret phrase' shoppers can use if they need help

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direct to your inboxPharmacy giant Boots has today been praised by shoppers after a tweet about its new initiative went viral.From today, shoppers who are suffering from domestic abuse will be able to use a secret code word in stores if they want urgent help.Posting on Twitter, journalist and former ITV I'm A Celeb!

star Victoria  Derbyshire wrote: "From today, those experiencing domestic abuse will be able to go into a Boots or indie chemist & seek help."If they say the codeword ‘ANI’ they’ll be taken to a private room & asked if they want to call 999 or domestic abuse helpline.

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