Free, independent support for witnesses in England and Wales

The Witness Service is brought to you by Victim Support

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About us

What is the Witness Service?

The Witness Service helps people feel informed, supported and more confident when giving evidence in court.

We provide free, independent support for prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court in England and Wales. We also support bereaved family members and friends, and family members of witnesses who are attending court.

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Support for bereaved families

The Witness Service can provide support throughout the court process if you’re a bereaved family member or friend of someone who has died because of a crime.

Contact us

Contacting the Witness Service

If you have a query about the Witness Service, please contact us:

By phone:

020 7268 0200 (for general enquiries)

0300 332 1000 (for enquiries about an existing referral)

By email:

By post:

Victim Support, Building 3, Eastern Business Park,
Wern Fawr Lane, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5EA, UK.

Referrals

Complete our referral form to get support

The form allows you to tell us how best to support your needs, or the needs of the person you’re referring.