Terrorism: Northern Ireland

(asked on 29th November 2023) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the support available to victims of Northern Ireland-related acts of terrorism in mainland Great Britain.


Answered by
Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait
Lord Sharpe of Epsom
Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)
This question was answered on 13th December 2023

This Government is determined to make sure that victims of terrorism receive the support they deserve. Victims of terrorism in Great Britain are provided with practical and emotional support from specialist service providers, enabling them to cope with the immediate impact of a terrorist attack and to recover from the longer-term consequences. Further details on the range of support available can be found at https://victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk/

The Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) in Northern Ireland, in collaboration with community-based partner organisations, provides a broad range of support and services to victims of the Troubles. Some of this support, which includes heath, wellbeing, and advocacy services, is available to victims in Great Britain. The South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) provide access to fully qualified counsellors, complementary therapies, and other health and wellbeing services. Further information can be found on their website: https://seff.org.uk/gb-project

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