Bereavement  Support

Bereavement is an individual process that is as unique as the relationship you had with the person that has died. Grief can take many forms and be expressed in various ways. It is not unusual to withdraw from people slightly and not feel like talking in your usual manner, just as it is not unusual for you to feel that you need to tell the story of what has happened many times. Physical and emotional responses can at times feel overwhelming or isolating. We know that grief does not fit between office hours, and the companion of the internet can be a useful support when others are not available. Alex, Tania and their small team of counsellors are available for e-support, so if you would like to email us, or to tell us your story, please do.

No matter how good or informative we aspire to be, there is never a substitute for face to face human contact. Always speak to your GP if you are concerned about yourself. Here in the UK  The Samaritans are also available to talk to 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  

Samaritans: (24/7 listening support service) http://www.samaritans.org/

Many of the agencies listed are UK based but we also work closely with several others these are also listed, As we meet with and connect to other agencies we will continue to add these to our list .We are always interested to hear about you, your work ,agencies that you have found useful or may be involved in or would like to recommend.Please contact us.

Current list is as follows 

 

Childhood Bereavement Network: (support for people supporting children) http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/

Cruse: (Bereavement support across the United Kingdom) http://www.cruse.org.uk/

AgeUK: (support for those aged 55 and over) www.ageuk.org.uk

Child Bereavement UK (support for families and professionals): http://www.childbereavementuk.org/

SANDS: (Still Birth and Neonatal Death): https://www.uk-sands.org/support/supporting-parents/bereavement-support-pack

Blue Cross: (support for the death of a pet): www.bluecross.org.uk

Winstons Wish: (charity for bereaved children): http://www.winstonswish.org.uk

WAY: (Widowed and Young for under 51’s or WAY up for 51 and over)  https://www.widowedandyoung.org.uk/bereavement-support/

Way – up

www.way-up.co.uk/ – Way Up is an active self help group aimed at providing mutual support to those widowedtheir 50’s and 60’s. We are based in the UK but are open to members …

www.merrywidow.me.uk

Road Victims Trust (Road Traffic Deaths, Herts, Beds, Cambridge) http://www.rvtrust.org.uk/

SAMMS (Survivors of Bereavement by Manslaughter or Murder) https://www.samm.org.uk/

Olivia’s House is an organization of caregiving professionals and volunteers committed to supporting grieving children in the USA

www.oliviashouse.org/

Open to Hope is a non-profit organization with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. We invite you to read, listen, and share your stories In the USA

www.opentohope.com/

 

Pre Bereavement

Macmillan cancer support Information and support from this UK organization which addresses many of the types of tumours. Includes access to online booklets and other resources: www.macmillan.org.uk

A site dedicated to support for pancreatic Cancer: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk

Victim Support (support for individuals in the UK following a crime) https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

Please note BereavementUK are not responsible for the content of any of the above sites. These links are provided to help inform visitors to the existence of possible further support.