Highlighting Post-Crash Response this Road Safety Week
18.11.24 - Merseyside
Sunday 17th November marked the launch of Road Safety Week and this year, partners will focus on Post-Crash Response.
For almost 20 years Aftermath Support have been our signpost charity following collisions, they support anyone affected by a road traffic collision and throughout this campaign we will be highlighting the fantastic work they do post-crash to help people adapt to their new normal.
Aftermath Support work closely, alongside Merseyside Police and their Family Liaison Officers, ensuring an all-encompassing approach to support.
Post Crash Support can range anywhere from exchanging text messages to court attendance. You don’t have to be directly involved in a collision to seek support from Aftermath, witnesses and those who have never had contact with police or ambulance are eligible and can find support in Aftermath, with no time limits or restrictions.
At Aftermath Support, the team understand that trauma can develop over time, and are committed to helping and supporting you, even after years have passed.
Merseyside’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell said: “Deaths and serious injuries on our roads are neither acceptable nor inevitable – they are entirely preventable. As a partnership, we strive to reduce avoidable deaths and serious injuries on our roads by taking a Safe Systems approach.
“We cannot accept the volume of death and injuries on our roads. We are fully committed to making every road safer for all who wish to travel, whether that’s by public transport, by car, bicycle, or foot.
“The heartache caused by a serious injury or fatal road traffic collision is immeasurable and we must be focussed on our mission to make Merseyside’s roads a safer place for everyone.
“The second edition of our annual report details engagement, education, enforcement and initiatives committed to the reduction of serious and fatal collisions and while positive, we know we must do so much more if we are to achieve our goal of reducing preventable road traffic collisions in our region.”
CEO of Aftermath Support, Karen Blair said: “This Road Safety Week, we’re reaching out to raise awareness about our services.
“If you or someone you know has been involved in a road traffic collision – whether as a witness, a survivor, or someone affected by loss – please don’t hesitate to reach out.
“We’re only a call away, ready to provide understanding and support, no matter how much time has passed.”
Merseyside Police Family Liaison Officers support victims and their families following a serious injury or fatal traffic collision. They provide support for families through routine calls and visits, providing key updates throughout the investigation and court process, building meaningful relationships and being a real source of support.
Merseyside Police, Sergeant Christine Bennett, Serious Collision Investigation said: “Aftermath provide essential support and without them we couldn’t offer the bespoke, high-level service that we do.
“We work closely together in partnership for the same goal, with victims and their families at the centre of everything we do.”
Showcasing progression against Post Crash response and the other aspects of the Safe Systems approach we have released this year’s version of the Liverpool City Region Road Safety Strategy: Annual Report, which holds partners accountable for road safety development, highlighting the partnership’s work towards Vision Zero.
This is the second edition of the Annual Report since the launch of the strategy in October 2022.
You can read the LCR Road Safety Strategy and Annual Road Safety Reports on the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership website.