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Coping with the aftermath

Often major events can make us feel life is unfair and unsafe. But despite our feelings and problems at the time, most do cope and recover without long-term problems.

The leaflet, ‘Coping with the stress of a major Incident’

• describes feelings that might be experienced immediately after the incident and in the following weeks.
• explains what people can do to help them cope.
• gives advice on the professional help that is available.

‘Coping with the stress of a major Incident’ is available as a download from UK government's preparing for emergencies website. Click here to download your own copy.

The Samaritans
The Samaritans offer confidential and emotional support
those experiencing personal crises.
Samaritan volunteers are trained to listen without judgement,whatever the concerns of the caller and regardless of race, gender, religion, ability or sexual orientation.

You can ring the Samaritans on 08457 90 90
every day, 24 hours a day.

Click here for The Samaritan website