Skip to content Exit this page
Emergency Exit this page Or press shift key 3 times to exit this page

This website is new - tell us what you think

Find out more

Terrorist attacks

What you can do if it happens to you

Being a victim of a terrorist attack is traumatic, and you may need support after the incident. Help is always available to anyone affected, including those who have been bereaved, witnesses, physically and emotionally impacted and first responders to the scene of the attack. You can get specialist emotional and practical support directly after an attack or at any point in your recovery journey.

Find out more about support available following a terrorist attack.

The Home Office funds a range of specialist services that together provide a pathway of support to help victims and survivors cope with, and recover from, the impact and consequences of a terrorist attack. These services include:

  • conducting terror incident needs assessments for each victim and survivor and referring individuals to appropriate specialist support
  • providing clinical mental health assessments and onward referrals for those affected by terrorism
  • facilitating a long-term peer support network to help victims and survivors support each other

If you feel that you, or someone you know, needs support following a terrorist attack, emotional and practical support is available for you. Speak to Victim Support first by contacting their free 24/7 support line on 0808 168 9111, or using the live chat service.