CRIME victims in Wirral are being urged to share their experiences of the support they received from police as part of a service review.

Merseyside's Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy is asking people to take part in an online survey as part of a six-week consultation which aims to find out how referral processes and support services could be improved to help victims in the future.

Over the last year, more than 5,500 people have been supported by the Commissioner's Victim Care Merseyside service. It is being reviewed to ensure it still meet victims' needs.

Feedback from the consultation will be used to consider how the service should be delivered from 2018 to 2021.

Jane said: "I am now at the early stage of planning the services that I will commission as part of the Victim Care Merseyside service for 2018-2021 and I want to make sure I am providing the right support at the right time for the people who need it the most.

"I don't want to second guess the needs of victims.

"I want to deliver the services that best help them and that's why I am urging anyone who has been affected by crime in Merseyside during the last three years to share their views and experiences with me.

"It is only by listening to the voices of those who have been a victim and gone through this experience that I can get it right.

"By taking part in this consultation and by sharing their experiences, they will be playing a vital role in ensuring even better care and support for victims in the future.

To take part in the survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/merseysidevictimexperiencesurvey

The consultation ends on Saturday, September 16.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to share your views by taking part in an interview or attending a focus group, contact independent research consultant Sarah Barnett on 07855180015 or by emailing sarahbarnettresearch@outlook.com