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Bereavement support

Checked: 23-04-2020 by Vicky Ryan Next Review: 23-04-2021

Local Support

The Harbour Bristol (counselling for people facing death, dying and bereavement): https://www.the-harbour.org.uk// (although they are not offering sessions face to face, they are still helping support those facing death, dying and bereavement online and over the phone. Email info@the-harbour.org.uk to find out more)
Grief Encounter South West (for bereaved children and young people): https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/gesw/ (helpline and live chat)
Good Grief Bristol – Resources and Support: Resources - Good Grief (goodgrieffest.com)
Winston’s Wish Bristol – For children and young adults: Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children (winstonswish.org)
Bereavement Support Directory (2019): https://www.winstonswish.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Bereavment-Support-Directory-Bristol.pdf
Bristol City Council bereavement support: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages/bereavement-support
South Gloucestershire Council bereavement guide: https://search3.openobjects.com/mediamanager/southglos/directory/files/bereavementguide_561.pdf
North Somerset Council also has a page but this links back to Cruse (detailed below): https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/community-safety-crime/emergency/north-somerset-together/where-to-get-support/what-to-do-if-someone-dies/

National Support

Cruse Bereavement Care – Coronavirus: dealing with bereavement and grief: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/coronavirus-dealing-bereavement-and-grief
Winston’s Wish – Information, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak (all support is now via telephone or video sessions): https://www.winstonswish.org/coronavirus/
Marie Curie – Coronavirus (COVID-19) if you’re affected by terminal illness: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/coronavirus (Marie Curie also offers a free Support Line – call 0800 090 2309, email support@mariecurie.org.uk or contact via their web chat)
Sue Ryder online community bereavement support: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/coronavirus
Hope Again: https://www.hopeagain.org.uk/ (for children and young people dealing with loss) – not Coronavirus specific
The Compassionate Friends (for bereaved parents and families): https://www.tcf.org.uk/news/tcf-news/staying-connected---update/ (Helpline for people to speak with another bereaved parent who is there to listen, also private Facebook Groups and online forums Details are here)
The National Bereavement Alliance: https://nationalbereavementalliance.org.uk/covid-19/
The Hospice Foundation: https://hospicefoundation.ie/bereavement-2-2/covid19-care-and-inform/grieving-in-exceptional-times/
National Association of Funeral Directors: https://nafd.org.uk/funeral-advice/

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