Charity bosses fear domestic violence victims who get help at their drop in centre may not easily be able to reach them during the coronavirus lockdown.
Wythenshawe-based domestic violence charity Safespots has had to temporarily close its doors due to lockdown restrictions, but the charity is still operating and available to help victims.
Coun Sarah Judge - who co-runs the charity - says Safespots is still operating a phone and online service. And she fears there will be an increase in calls within the next fortnight as the pressures of lockdown increase. “Being cooped up inside a house, even for a family where things are not toxic, can be difficult,” she says. “For women who walk on eggshells daily, they can’t just get out and go for a