Support
We understand that the subject of the Inquiry will be emotionally challenging for families and others affected. The Inquiry team will treat anyone who comes forward to provide their views with dignity and respect and will offer emotional support to help families attend meetings with the Inquiry team.
Below are the details of some relevant support organisations:
Victim Support
24/7 SupportLine: 0808 16 89 111
Live chat: https://victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
My Support Space: https://mysupportspace.org.uk/MoJ
Samaritans
Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours a day, free to call)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday) or text 86463
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines
Shout
Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Text: 85258
Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/
Cruse Bereavement Support
Telephone:0808 8081677
Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Online chat: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/crusechat/
The Good Grief Trust
An online service which has automated translations into over 100 different languages.
Telephone: 0800 2600400
Website: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/