The UK government has established a new partnership with the charity Missing People to enhance support for families of British individuals who are missing. This agreement will see the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) directly refer consenting families to Missing People's services.
The support available through this partnership will include engagement with trained family support teams, peer support networks, and family events. These services are designed to help families manage the emotional strain associated with a loved one going missing.
FCDO Minister for Consular, Stephen Doughty MP, stated that the partnership will provide enhanced support during difficult moments. Sophie Lapham, Director of Services at Missing People, highlighted that the collaboration will help families navigate unfamiliar systems and language barriers when a loved one goes missing abroad.