“We also remain concerned that the ‘Ask for Ani’ scheme will not be accessible to all marginalised groups, including migrant women, deaf and disabled women and LGBT survivors.”
The Government has said ‘Ask for Ani’ staff have been specially trained to provide a safe, private space for victims.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “As we once again have to ask people across the country to stay at home to tackle this virus, it’s vital that we take action to protect those for who home is not a safe space.
“That is why we have launched this scheme, supported by pharmacies up and down the country, to give some of the most vulnerable people in society a critical lifeline – making sure they have access to the support they need and keep them safe from harm.”
