As part of the Plan for Change, the government committed to
establishing a new dedicated support hub for victims and
survivors, supporting their needs in the immediate and long-term
aftermath of a terrorist attack.
The new 24/7 support hub will provide specialist,
trauma-informed care to victims and survivors of terrorism,
ensuring they have access to the help they need.
The tender, which opened on Thursday 3 July, is supported by Pool
Re, a strategic partner in the government's CONTEST strategy and
the Counter Terrorism Alliance. Pool Re has provided funding to
help deliver on our shared mission of supporting victims and
survivors.
Security Minister said:
The repercussions of a terrorist attack are catastrophic. Victims
and survivors require dedicated care to help rebuild their lives.
This new hub will give victims the comprehensive support they
need, and I thank Pool Re for being a crucial partner in
delivering this.
Tom Clementi, Director and CEO of Pool Re, said:
Pool Re is proud to support victims and survivors of terrorism.
As the UK's largest terrorism reinsurer, we recognise that while
the economic impact of terrorism is often in the spotlight, the
human cost is just as significant.
This dedicated support hub will help ensure that those affected
receive the long-term care they deserve. We look forward to
continuing our collaboration with the Home Office through the
Counter Terrorism Alliance, to increase the UK's resilience to
the impact of terrorism attacks.
The 24/7 support hub is a part of wider reforms that have been
designed in response to direct engagement with victims and
survivors, and insights drawn from international best practice.
In March, the government also announced a consultation on a
new National Day for Victims
and Survivors of Terrorism. This closed on 11 June and sought
views on proposals to help the country to remember and honour
those who have been tragically killed or impacted by terrorist
attacks. The outcome of the consultation will follow in due
course.
The Home Office Victims of Terrorism Unit will continue to engage
with key stakeholders on progress.
Support is available to victims and survivors of terrorism and
all those affected, regardless of whether the attack took place
in the United Kingdom or overseas. More information is available
at gov.uk/victimsofterrorism.
