Decision details

The Brake National Road Victim Service (NRVS) provides national support to victims and families following road traffic incidents. Often this includes bereavement support for family members and as such is considered a bespoke service to those currently provided by the GM Victims Services offer. Nationally, the Department for Transport contribute financially to the running of the NRVS, with Police and Crime Commissioners asked to contribute also.
The NRVS includes the following aspects:
• An accredited national helpline staffed by professionals and providing one to one, needs-led support planning for victims, safeguarding those who are high risk and vulnerable and providing specialist information and advocacy through the recovery process, including enabling victims to access a pathway to local services in local areas.
• Comprehensive Bereavement Support Information Packs (prepared and regularly reviewed in consultation with statutory agencies including the police). The packs (including translations) provide information and help dealing with emotions, practical issues (including information about the police investigation and the role of police with family liaison duties) and procedural issues such as going to court and many more.
Following consultation with Greater Manchester Police, this NRVS is a critical support mechanism used by the Family Liaison Officers. At present, there is no other such specialist service within Greater Manchester. The NRVS services support around 150 road victims a year in Greater Manchester.
The grant is to be provided to cover works for 2023/2024. Work is underway to understand future commissioning options for such support as part of a national roads policing review being undertaken by the Department for Transport and the GM Victim Services review.

Approval be given for a grant of £14,125 to be provided to Brake for the delivery of the National Road Victims Service in 2023/24