Victims’ commissioner to step in after Southport parents say support ‘woeful’
Parents of victims from the Southport attack have expressed dissatisfaction with the psychological support provided to them. Many have only received a maximum of 12 counselling sessions, which they describe as inadequate. The victims' commissioner plans to address these concerns with government officials to improve support for families affected by such tragedies.
- ▪Parents of victims have reported a 'woeful' lack of psychological support nearly two years after the Southport attack.
- ▪Victims' commissioner Claire Waxman intends to raise the concerning experiences of these families with ministers.
- ▪Many parents felt they had to fight for adequate support, with some describing the counselling sessions as unhelpful and lacking direction.
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Southport city centre in the aftermath of the July 2024 attack. Traumatised parents have been given 12 counselling sessions at most. Photograph: Gary Calton/The ObserverView image in fullscreenSouthport city centre in the aftermath of the July 2024 attack. Traumatised parents have been given 12 counselling sessions at most. Photograph: Gary Calton/The ObserverSouthport attackVictims’ commissioner to step in after Southport parents say support ‘woeful’Some parents have not received proper psychological help nearly two years after the atrocity, solicitor says Girls who survived Southport attack meet again: ‘It was like having big sisters’ Josh Halliday North of England editorFri 22 May 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 01.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe parents of a…
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