Helpline and support: victims of terrorism
Helpline and support services for people affected by a terrorist attack.
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If you feel that you, or someone you know, needs support following a terrorist attack, emotional and practical support is available for you.
Speak to Victim Support first by contacting their free 24/7 support line on 0808 168 9111, or on live chat by visiting http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat.
More information is available about support available for victims of terrorism.
Updates to this page
Published 18 October 2017Last updated 31 March 2023 + show all updates
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From 1 April 2023, the Home Office will no longer fund the organisation Cruse Bereavement Support.
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Updated information on the support line.
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Updated the support organisations available to those affected by terrorist attacks and provided information about the victim and survivor pathway.
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Added support information about the Peace Foundation's peer-to-peer victims of terrorism support network.
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NHS Outreach, Screen and Support Service is no longer in operation.
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Attachment updated to amend the name of the victims' information line and added a link to further victim support services.
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Updated information for London and Manchester.
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First published.