Victoria Derbyshire presents BBC News with domestic abuse helpline number written on hand
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dailyrecord.co.ukVictoria Derbyshire presented BBC News yesterday with the phone number for a national domestic abuse helpline written on her hand.
The journalist made the move after charity Refuge announced a 25 per cent rise in calls and online requests for support amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Derbyshire was compelled after hearing the figures, following previous warnings from campaigners that a UK lockdown could be devastating for those who are living in abusive households.
The TV and radio host shared a post with Twitter followers to highlight the issue, saying: "The National Domestic Abuse hotline has seen a 25% increase in calls & online requests for help in past week During the lockdown there’s also been a daily rise in people going on the
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