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<p>On 5 June my Department announced the allocation of £8.15 million funding to 147
refuge charities through 103 successful bids as part of the £10 million MHCLG Domestic
Abuse Emergency Support Fund. This funding will re-open bedspaces which are currently
closed due to COVID-19, as well as creating 1210 more bedspaces to support more victims
of domestic abuse. The remaining £1.85 million of the Fund has been reopened for applications.
This will enable refuge charities to continue to respond during the crisis.</p><p>My
Department have also put in place a system to enable local authorities who need additional
accommodation to meet demand during the pandemic to book rooms for domestic abuse
victims through Crown Commercial Services.</p><p>An additional £3.2 billion has been
provided to support councils in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, including
supporting vulnerable people.</p>
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