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Civil emergencies - social and psychological support
Summary of Service
In the aftermath of a major incident many people will be affected. They may be survivors of the incident; relatives of the survivors; relatives of those who have died as a result of the incident; or those affected simply by being involved in the response. Local Authorities co-ordinate the provision of welfare support to the community; lead the establishment of key humanitarian assistance facilities; and take on a key role in the recovery phase of emergencies.
Details of Service
The Emergency Planning Unit works in close consultation with the Department of Community Services and the Department of Children and Education and Wiltshire and Swindon PCT coordinating the social and psychological support in the medium and long term to individuals, families and communities affected by an emergency. This includes providing rest centres, friends and relatives reception centres and humanitarian assistance centres and the resources staff needed to administer these centres
Contact Details
By Post
Emergency Planning Unit
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JD
By Email
emergencyplanning@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713159
By Fax
01225 713156
| A to Z Names | Civil emergencies - social and psychological support, Civil emergencies - social and psychological support |
|---|---|
| Keywords | undefined |
| PID No. | 729 |
| IPSV Category | Emergency planning |
| Level 1 Name | Civil emergencies - social and psychological support |
| IPSV ID | 6645 |
