This snapshot, taken on 10/02/2009, shows web content selected for preservation by The National Archives. External links, forms and search boxes may not work in archived websites.
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Using a Police Casualty Bureau and helplines to enquire about someone who might have been involved in a major incident
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is a key source of information on what you can do and who to contact if you're affected by an emergency abroad
The key local and central government departments and agencies that will help after an emergency, plus contact details for other support organisations
Guide to financial support available after an emergency, including receiving compensation for injuries and state benefits, plus where to go for legal advice
Advice about how you might feel and behave (your psychosocial reactions) following a major incident and where to go for help and support
Information for parents, carers, schools to help them cope with the emotional and physical effects of a major incident, including specialised clinics and organisations offering support
Guidance on dealing with the media, including what to do if you do not want to speak to them, plus the standards journalists should work to
Introduction to the key contacts and processes involved if you're part of an investigation involving an inquest or trial after a major incident
Advice on forming or joining a support group after a major traumatic incident, plus some advice on dealing with anniversaries
Tsunami Support (UK) provides support for people affected by the Indian Ocean Tsunami
