His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) EAP Support for Cranston Inquiry

MCA has an existing EAP provider through a DfT contract, this covers MCA employees and volunteers. Due to the Cranston Inquiry, MCA require a bespoke prioritised EAP service for up to 12 individuals (employees and ex employees) their partners and dependents above and beyond the core and basic EAP provisions.

MCA require access to the following services:

a) Training b) Structured Professional Support c) Critical Incident Support

The Cranston Inquiry is an independent non statutory inquiry into the tragic events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel. The Cranston Inquiry will report to the Secretary of State for Transport.

The MCA has 12 witnesses, identified by the Inquiry who will be required to give oral evidence to the Inquiry. These individuals and their partners and dependents therefore require access to trauma-informed support services to assist them during the Inquiry.