Acid victim calls for better NHS mental health support after attack ‘destroyed his life’

Acid victim calls for better NHS mental health support after attack ‘destroyed his life’

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/acid-attack-victim-nhs-mental-health-trauma-jameel-muhktar-beckton-east-london-a8102016.html By: Lydia Smith  Jameel Muhktar and his cousin Resham Khan suffered severe burns in an attack in June A man who was targeted in a vicious acid attack earlier this year has called for better mental health support for victims. Jameel Muhktar, 37, suffered serious burns to his head and body…

Acid attacks: NHS England publishes guidelines on how to help victims following spike in incidents

Acid attacks: NHS England publishes guidelines on how to help victims following spike in incidents

ByMatthew Betteridge

The ‘Report, Remove, Rinse’ advice urges those hit by corrosive substances to contact the police, take off any splashed clothing and run burnt skin under cold water Witnesses to acid attacks are being told how to help victims, as the number of assaults with corrosive substances continues to rise. Victims can be left blind or severely disfigured, and…