From Aberfan to Manchester Arena, victims face 'disgraceful' fight for help

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Victims of historic tragedies such as the Aberfan disaster and the Manchester Arena bombing continue to face inadequate support and lengthy compensation processes. Survivors report lasting psychological trauma and describe the assistance they receive as insufficient and bureaucratic. Advocates argue that this ongoing struggle is a disgraceful stain on society.

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▪The 1966 Aberfan disaster killed 116 children and 28 adults, and survivors say psychological support was minimal and compensation limited.
▪Jeff Edwards, the last child rescued from Aberfan, still experiences trauma triggered by events such as the Venezuela earthquake.
▪Manchester Arena bombing survivor Paul Price endured a lengthy compensation process with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority after severe injuries.
▪Advocates like Cindy Butts argue that the continued difficulty in obtaining help reflects a systemic failure in mental health and victim support services.

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From Aberfan to Manchester Arena, victims face 'disgraceful' fight for helpImage caption, Cindy Butts, the independent public advocate, says victims' constant need to fight for support is a "stain on our society"ByHuw Thomas, BBC Wales correspondent and Tony Brown, BBC WalesPublished9 August 2026Updated 1 hour agoSixty years since the Aberfan disaster, victims of major tragedies such as the Manchester Arena bombing say they still face a "disgraceful" struggle for support."I think it's a real stain on our society that we don't help people...

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