On 20th Jan, the BBC broadcast a film written and directed by disabled filmmaker Richard Butchins which reveals the abuse and aggression faced by disabled people in everyday life, from verbal name-calling to violent physical attacks. The film features a wide range of testimony from survivors themselves, and it available to view on iPlayer.

Disability Hate Crimes and should be the reported to the police you can also get support from We Are 336 to find out more, call them on 020 7735 5656.

On 14th January, the Government, working with independent pharmacies and Boots, have launched an initiative to help domestic abuse victims get the urgent help they need from the thousands of pharmacies across the UK.

The scheme, called “Ask for ANI” allows those at risk or suffering from domestic abuse to discreetly signal they need help. When are person asks for ANI (which is an acronym for Action Needed Immediately), a trained pharmacy worker will take them to a private space, where the appropriate help can be accessed, whether that’s calling the police or accessing support services.

Visit the Home Office for the training toolkit for pharmacies