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Support for Manchester terror attack tops £24m

Homeland January 26, 2018

The government has announced that total support for Greater Manchester following last year’s terror attack will pass £24 million.

The Prime Minister confirmed that the government will provide financial support for key services and first responders, including a new £4.1 million commitment for all NHS acute costs and the North West Ambulance Service, and over £2 million for mental health support.

The total package includes:

• Over £9 million for policing
• Over £1 million to support the important work of the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, in partnership with the British Red Cross
• £451,000 for social care costs
• £2.6 million for a mental health hub – in addition to £53,800 for psychological support
• An £80,000 hardship fund for small businesses affected by the attack
• Full coroner and inquest costs

While this funding is focussed on covering the costs faced by emergency services and Greater Manchester City Council, £250,000 has also been provided to Marketing Manchester through the Discover England Fund to support them as they continue to promote the city and region.

The Prime Minister, Theresa May, said: “We were clear immediately following the attack, just as we are now, that the government will do everything it can to respond to the needs of victims of terror.

“That is why we have ensured that resources will be available to support victims as they continue to rebuild their lives, and to meet the costs placed on Manchester’s emergency services, City Council and health and social care providers in dealing with this tragic and exceptional event.”

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Post written by: Matt Brown