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To sustain, maintain and improve upon the RVT provision of free emotional and practical support to those residents of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire affected by the trauma and bereavement of a fatal road collision. To ensure that every person so affected receives a quality service.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
Over the last ten years more than 1250 people have been killed on the roads in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The emotional and practical needs of road victims (including witnesses) are similar to victims of murder or manslaughter. If unsupported road victims can suffer long-term problems including, ill-health, anxiety, depression, stress disorders and other persistent mental health problems. The early intervention of emotional and practical support gives hope to those in need.
Solution
The project addresses the lack of statutory support for road victims . By providing free emotional and practical support, through professional Clinical staff and specialist trained Counselling Volunteers, road victim beneficiaries will experience improved