Procurement of Support Services for Investigation Witnesses

To safeguard the wellbeing of witnesses throughout the investigative and public hearing process. This may involve supporting a witness before a public hearing event, for example, to address anxiety and fears. The service is to provide emotional support, signposting to appropriate services and counselling. This may be provided by telephone and face-to-face contact depending upon the needs of the witness. It is anticipated that some witnesses will want their named support worker to accompany them to a public hearing which will be held at a venue in London.