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Support

The Inquiry is very aware that it will be investigating matters that may cause considerable distress. The Inquiry is committed to operate in accordance with the Trauma Informed Approach and providing support where possible. We are committed to ensuring that arrangements for support are put in place to assist those giving evidence, and those who wish to attend at any of the Inquiry’s public hearings. 

The Inquiry is working with WAVE trauma centre in Omagh to provide emotional and wellbeing support.

The WAVE Trauma centre provides support and services across communities, for those affected by the troubles, and can be contacted through their website or 028 8225 2522 if you need support when interacting with the Inquiry. Where possible Counsellors from WAVE Trauma Centre will be available to witnesses providing evidence during hearings.

There may be other organisations better placed to help you, and we encourage you to reach out to wherever you are most comfortable sourcing assistance.

If you are in immediate crisis or risk of harm, please consider the following emergency options:

  • Call 999 and ask for an ambulance, or for non-emergency health advice call the NHS on 111
  • Go to any hospital, or book an emergency appointment with your GP
  • If you need urgent support but don’t want to contact the health service, call the Samaritans 24/7 helpline on 116 123

Further help with the steps you could take to manage the emotional impact of attending the commemorative hearings is available in the below guide, which has been produced with support with WAVE Trauma Centre.