Question from Community Care – The emergency response to 7/7. Flaws with the Family Assistance Centre

The emergency response to 7/7. Flaws with the Family Assistance Centre

By Melanie Henwood

* What were the main failings of the emergency response to the London bombings, and whose responsibility were these? (GUIDE TIME FOR DISCUSSION: 1 hour)

* What are the different roles of reception centres and assistance centres following a major incident, and who is responsible for them? (45 minutes)

* What is the difference between support and counselling, and what implications does this have for services following a major incident? (1 hour)

* What skills and resources does the voluntary sector have to offer in emergency response? (1 hour)

* What are the most important lessons to have been learnt about the emergency response to the London bombings? (45 minutes)