VSS welcome the news that the Truth Recovery Independent Panel has secured access to thousands of records from institutions in relation to Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland.
This marks a significant and meaningful step forward in the ongoing journey toward truth, justice, and recognition for all those affected by these institutions.
More than 10,000 women and girls passed through around a dozen “mother-and-baby” institutions between the 1920s and the 1990s.
After the Panel finishes its work, it plans to preserve the records in a permanent archive – aimed at providing relatives and survivors with the opportunity to research their past in a single location, with appropriate support.
At VSS, we provide dedicated health and wellbeing support to those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses – contact us to find out more about the support and services we provide.
Read more here- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r7l7v0r1wo