Bereavement Support

Bereavement, grief and loss affect us as individuals in different ways at different times and can result in powerful feelings at unexpected moments. Finding ways to cope with grief is never easy but current social distancing restrictions can create additional difficulties. Talking to people for advice on practical matters, to ask for support or to share memories and reminesce can be really helpful.

If you are experiencing grief please don't feel alone talk to someone; a friend, family member, colleague, listening ear or a support line.

Below are some easily accessible sources of information that may be helpful when dealing with a variety of bereavement issues including practical matters, self help and support resources.

The Good Grief Trust - https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org​

A charity organisiation run by people who have been bereaved, with many useful resources.

Bereavemnt helpline run by bereavement support nurses. 0800 2600 400 8am - 8pm.

NHS UK Website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/

Cruse Bereavement Care - https://www.cruse.org.uk

The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. 0808 808 1677​ Monday-Friday 9.30-5pm (excluding bank holidays), with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when we’re open until 8pm.

Cruse offer advice on supporting others through grief - https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/about-grief/how-to-help-someone-bereaved​.

The Bereavement Advice Centre -https://www.bereavementadvice.org​

There are many practical matters to attend to when someone dies. Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death. Call freephone 0800 634 9494 Monday -Friday 9am-5pm