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Domestic abuse charity sees more demand for services in Lanarkshire during lockdown
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dailyrecord.co.uklink.And the charity fear this delay will now be exacerbated as most local authorities and housing associations stopped allocating new accommodation during lockdown.Dr Marsha Scott, chief executive of Scottish Women’s Aid, said: “For women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, the pandemic has been particularly difficult and dangerous.“Our 36 local Women’s Aid groups have responded with a degree of speed, dedication and innovation that is to be commended - especially given that they have done so in the face of difficulties that very often could have been avoided.“As lockdown and other measures ease, we are expecting a substantial increase in demand for services.“Urgent action is required by the Scottish Government, the.
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