The number of people who contacted the domestic violence support service Women's Aid increased by over 40% last year compared to 2019.
Women reported high levels of emotional, physical, sexual and economic abuse from their partners, in some cases as a direct result of Covid-19 restrictions.
Last year, 29,717 people contacted the domestic violence support service - up 43% compared to 2019. 95% of those who contacted the 24-hour national helpline were women, 5% were men.
The majority of contacts were made through Helpline calls, 1,460 used support conversations on the Women's Aid Instant Messaging Service and there were 830 replies to emails.