Information on where to seek advice and assistance if you, or
someone you know, has been affected by a terrorist incident.
Contents
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Access
helpline and support organisations
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How to
support a victim of terrorism
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Information for affected
foreign nationals
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Charitable funds
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Support for first
responders
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Claim
compensation and welfare benefits
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Handling media attention
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Coping
with anniversaries
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Leaflet summary
information
If you have been affected by the recent incident at Bondi Beach,
Australia, the incident in Crumpsall, Manchester, or any other
terrorist incident, this page contains information on where to
seek advice and assistance.
This page brings together what official help is available for
people affected by terrorism – including victims, survivors,
witnesses, and their families – and how to get that support.
Access helpline and support organisations
If you feel that you, or someone you know, needs support
following a terrorist attack, emotional and practical support is
available for you.
How to support a victim of terrorism
How family, friends, peers and the community surrounding victims
of terrorism can help support someone who has been affected by a
terrorist attack.
Information for affected foreign nationals
Information to help foreign nationals in the UK affected by a
terrorist attack.
Charitable funds
Information about charitable funds raised in response to
terrorist attacks.
Support for first responders
First responders, including emergency service workers, affected
by a terrorist attack can access a wide range of support.
Claim compensation and welfare benefits
Information about compensation and benefits for victims of
terrorist attacks.
Handling media attention
Dealing with the media can sometimes be distressing and daunting.
It is your decision whether or not to speak to journalists. While
it may not feel like it, you are in control of this.
Coping with anniversaries
The anniversary of a traumatic event can be a challenging time
and can lead to an increase in thoughts about the impact that it
had on your life and on the people close to you. You may find the
information on this page helpful on or approaching the
anniversary of a terrorist incident.
Leaflet summary information
We have produced 2 leaflets summarising some of the important
information on this website for those affected by incidents or
those providing support.
