The death of a loved one can be among the most difficult moments that any of us will face in our lives, and it often falls on those closest to the person they have lost and who is grieving the most to organise the funeral.
We recognise these difficulties and challenges that losing a loved one can bring and would like to share with you the many organisations available to you, your friends, families and carers.
We understand that losing a loved one is not easy, but you are not alone.
Our GPs, ANP’s and Practice Nurses are also here to support you.
The following support resources can offer guidance and advice on dealing with grief and loss.
At a Loss
The death of someone close can be traumatic and cause one’s life to go into free fall. Universal, routine referral to bereavement support is a sign of a compassionate society that understands the value of preventing avoidable suffering and mental ill-health.
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AtaLoss.orgCruse Bereavement Care
Our vision is that we live in a world where everyone grieving is supported, respected and understood.
Our mission is that we support people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
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Cruse Bereavement SupportThe Good Grief Trust
All of us at The Good Grief Trust have lost someone we love, so we want to help you find the support you need as quickly as possible. You will find stories from others who have had a similar loss, practical and emotional support and signposting to a choice of immediate tailored local and national support.
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The Good Grief TrustGrief Chat
We support organisations in helping those dealing with grief by providing them with a safe space for bereaved people to be able to share their story, explore their feelings and be supported by a qualified bereavement counsellor. In addition to this, GriefChat can help bereaved people to consider if they need additional support and where to get this from.
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GriefChatMarie Curie
We provide expert hospice care, support over the phone, and we push for a better end of life for all by campaigning and sharing research to change the system.
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Marie CurieDying matters
Planning things like what type of funeral you want and who to leave your belongings to can make your final days easier, giving you more time with family and friends.
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Planning ahead | Hospice UKCancer Care
Whatever you need, we are here to provide local cancer support services for you and the people you love in more ways than you can imagine.
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CancerCareSt Catherine’s Hospice
Our vision is to help local people facing conditions like cancer, heart failure, respiratory disease and motor neurone disease to have a quality of life, to the end of life.
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St Catherine’s HospiceWAY- Widowed and Young
WAY is a UK charity that offers a peer-to-peer support network for anyone who’s lost a partner before their 51st birthday – married or not, with or without children, inclusive of sexual orientation, gender, race and religion.
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WAY Widowed & YoungDerian House Children’s Hospice
We provide respite and end-of-life care to more than 400 babies, children and young people across the North West. Our help extends right across the family to brothers, sisters, parents and grandparents.
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Derian House Childrens HospiceChild Bereavement UK
We help children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
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Child Bereavement UKSamaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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SamaritansWinston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish provides emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people (up to 25) and those who care for them. Our expert teams offer one off and ongoing bereavement support and we also provide online resources, specialist publications and training for professionals.
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Winston’s WishEvery Life Matters
Suicide bereavement is a unique loss. It has been described as one of the most difficult and lonely experiences a person can have, being left with an overwhelming jumble of feelings and thoughts.
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Bereaved by suicide? – Every Life Matters CumbriaHealthier Lancashire & South Cumbria
Help is at Hand is a guide to support after someone may have died by suicide.
Finding the Words is a resource to help you help support someone who has been bereaved or affected by suicide.
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LSC Integrated Care Board :: Bereaved by suicideAmparo support following suicide
Amparo means ‘shelter’ or ‘safe haven’ in Spanish and provides support for anyone affected by suicide
Amparo is completely confidential and can provide short-term or longer-term support, depending on what you feel it is you need – we are guided by you.
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amparo.org.ukSurvivors of Bereavement by Suicide
We help individuals support each other, at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow. We aim to provide safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences and feelings, giving and gaining support from each other.
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide