HIA Public Apology
On Friday 11 March 2022 Ministers Michelle McIlveen, Conor Murphy, Nichola Mallon, Robin Swann and Naomi Long offered a public apology to victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse in the Assembly Chamber at Parliament Buildings.
The ministerial apology statements were followed by apologies from each of the institutions where systemic failings were found in the Hart Report: De La Salle Order, Sisters of Nazareth, Good Shepherd Sisters, Sisters of St. Louis, Barnardo’s and Irish Church Missions.
To watch the Apology event CLICK HERE
To read the Ministers’ statements CLICK HERE
To access hardcopies of the institutions statements please call us on 02890311678 or email us at hiaenquiries@vssni.org
Survivors of HIA
On the 1st December 2020, the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) launched a new service dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA).
How to Access Services
Our support and services have been designed in a way to offer choice and flexibility.
Please contact VSS or one of our community partners listed below.
Survivor of HIA
Referred for Help/Support
Needs Assessed by Health & Wellbeing Caseworker
Support Provided
Outcomes Measured & Reviewed
More Help or Support needed?
Community Partners
On the 1st of December 2020, we appointed the community partners below. You can contact them directly to access local support and services across NI.
If you live outside NI, VSS and our partners are here to help. We will work with you to find support and services which meet your needs.
| WAVE Trauma Centre www.wavetraumacentre.org.uk 028 8225 2522 |
Advice NI (for Welfare Advice only) www.adviceni.net 028 9064 5919 |
Support and Services
Support across a range of areas can be provided by VSS and our Community Partners.
Our Team
Margaret Bateson Chief Executive Officer
Nicola Nugent HIA Health and Wellbeing Case Manager
Rachel Redpath HIA Administrative Officer
Corporate
The VSS is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance. This includes robust policies in relation to Data Protection and Freedom of Information. To view these policies, or for information on how to make a complaint, please use the links below:
Data Protection Policy and Procedures
Freedom of Information Policy and Procedures
Complaints Policy and Procedures
Complaints Leaflet
Press Queries
For all media queries please contact:
Arlene O’Connor
Brown O’Connor Communications
T: 028 9072 6024
M: 07736049754
E: arlene@brownoconnor.com
Chris Brown
Brown O’Connor Communications
T: 028 9072 6024
M: 07801973320
E: chris@brownoconnor.com