In recent years, many survivors of historical abuse that occurred in the care system in the United Kingdom have been awarded substantial compensation. This is a positive step towards justice for those who have been affected by the suffering of abuse.
These survivors have gone through a long and difficult process of seeking justice for the trauma they endured, and now, they are finally being acknowledged and given the justice they deserve. Making a claim for Historical Abuse Compensation & CICA Claims can be a difficult process and it is important to seek legal advice before making any applications for compensation.
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This abuse is defined as any physical or emotional harm that occurred in a care home, foster home, or another form of residential care setting between 1st January 1945 and 31st December 1999. This includes physical, and emotional abuse, as well as neglect and exploitation. The UK government has set up a special scheme to help survivors of these events to access the compensation they deserve. This scheme is known as the Historical Abuse Redress Scheme.
Survivors of this abuse can apply for compensation if they were affected by events in any of the care settings mentioned above. The compensation is provided at a range of levels, depending on the individual’s case and the amount of suffering they experienced.
It is also important to note that this scheme is not only for those who experienced abuse in the care system, but also for those who may have been affected by events that occurred in other settings, such as residential schools or detention centres.