The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 introduced new statutory duties on local authorities to provide a range of support to victims in ‘safe accommodation’ (i.e. refuge / dispersed accommodation or sanctuary-type schemes). As an element of a range of support for victims, the City Council introduced a pilot for the provision of a new service, supporting the mental health needs of victims in safe accommodation. This pilot has operated since…

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