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Following the release of the government’s Resilience Action Plan, new research reveals that only 36% of Brits are confident that the government would support them to recover and rebuild after a crisis.
According to the data from community research organisation The Young Foundation, 70% of Brits believe it’s important to have a plan for crises such as floods, pandemics, or terrorist attacks. Yet, 43% are worried about their own levels of preparedness, and over half (52%) don’t trust the government to be transparent during a crisis.
Just 42% of Brits say they know where to find effective crisis advice and 52% say they would benefit from training or guidance on how to handle a crisis, signalling strong public appetite for practical support and education.
In a demonstration of community spirit, 51% think their communities come together in challenging times, and almost three quarters (73%) said they would be willing to support their neighbours or local community in times of crisis. Yet only 47% say they know how to offer that support.
“The UK population is underprepared for the crises we face, and many people feel under-supported by government in the aftermath,” said Helen Goulden OBE, CEO at The Young Foundation.
“Recent events—from pandemics to floods—have shown that civil society often bears the heaviest burden in crisis response, yet receives the least recognition and investment.
“This new data makes clear that we must invest in grassroots resilience, and rebuild public confidence through transparency and coordinated action.”
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