I can only imagine the relief their families feel knowing their loved one is safe, he said.
Mr Penn also noted the rise in domestic violence since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising the importance of payphones for those trying to escape dangerous situations. It s not always easy for people in these situations to use a home phone or their mobile to get help so I hope that making payphone calls free might play a small part in helping them get the assistance they need, he said.
The change will also help vulnerable people who don t have access to a mobile or landline telephone.(Edwina Pickles)
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