Publish date: 13 April 2026

On 13 April at midday, the Phase One Report of the Southport Inquiry will be published. We anticipate significant media coverage and know many of our staff, families and friends will have been impacted by the knife attack and murder of the three girls in July 2024. We want to remind you that there are ways we can support you, which include speaking to your line manager, visiting our staff wellbeing hub for access to information, resources and specialist services or if you need urgent mental health support please see our urgent help pages.