Alex has announced that victims of major disasters like Hillsborough, the Manchester Arena bombing and the Grenfell Tower fire will be better supported as they rebuild their lives through the creation of a new and permanent Independent Public Advocate.
This will ensure that survivors of major incidents will be able to quickly receive the help and advice they need, when they need it.
The advocate will be readily available around the clock and can be deployed quickly in the face of an emergency - advising victims on how to access vital financial, physical and mental health services and ensuring they understand their rights.
Alex said:
"A permanent Independent Public Advocate available for rapid deployment will mean victims can receive vital emotional and practical support from day one.
"These reforms will give victims a voice when decisions are made about the type of review or inquiry to be held into a disaster, and will help ensure lessons are learnt."