Bereavement
Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. If these feelings are affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.
Support is also available if you're finding it hard to cope with stress, anxiety or depression.
STAFF BEREAVEMENT TRAINING LINKS
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Child Bereavement training for HEMS
Follow the link for the Air Ambulance child bereavement support
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Bereavement Support – Guide for Staff
Follow the link for bereavement support
SBU REACT and suicide awareness training
CRUSE Training and Webinars
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Grief First aid training
Follow the link for Grief First Aid Training for the Workplace - Cruse Bereavement Support
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General Loss and Bereavement Training
Follow the link for Bereavement-support-organisations
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Understanding Bereavement by suicide
Follow the link for Understanding Bereavement by Suicide
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Working with Bereaved Children, Young People and their Families
Follow the link for Webinar: Working with Bereaved Children, Young Adults and Families Training
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Bereavement Training for Managers
Follow the link for Bereavement Training for Managers
To contact the Training Team, please email: training@cruse.org.uk
Child Bereavement Uk Training
To contact the Training Team, please email: training@childbereavementuk.org
Bereavement Support Organisations
At A Loss
Is an organisation which is committed to ensuring that everyone in the UK who has suffered a significant loss can locate support. The website aims to provide an access point to a range of bereavement support, including Grab Life for those aged 18-30. Follow the link for At A Loss
The BEAD Project
Provides information, support and hope for anyone whose loved one has died as a result of drug or alcohol use.
Follow the link for The BEAD project
Brake This road safety charity runs a helpline (0845 603 8570) for anyone bereaved as a result of a road crash. You can find out more at Follow the link for Brake
Child Bereavement UK
Provides support to families and professionals when a child dies or when a child is bereaved of someone important in their lives. Services offered include a Support and Information Line, Buckinghamshire-based Family Bereavement Support Service, interactive website with a Families and Professionals Forum, resources and Professionals Training Programme. Website: Follow the link for Child Bereavement UK Tel: (01494) 446648
Child Death Helpline
Telephone helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child, from pre-birth to the death of an adult child, however long ago, and whatever the circumstances. It is staffed by experienced and trained bereaved parent volunteers. Freephone number: 0800 282986 Website: Follow the link for Child Death Helpline
The Compassionate Friends
An organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. They also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family. Website: Follow the link for The Compassionate Friends Helpline: 0845 123 2304
The Coroners Courts Support Service
Gives emotional & practical support to families & witnesses attending Inquests at specific Coroner's Court locations, detailed on their website. Follow the link for the Coroners Courts Support Service Phone: 0203 667 7884
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse is the largest bereavement support organisation for both adults and children in the UK. They provide one-to-one support to anyone who has suffered bereavement, together with a telephone helpline (0844 477 9400). Their website gives further information and contact details for local branches. Follow the link for Cruse Bereavement Care
CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) supports those bereaved through young sudden cardiac death (also known as SADS, SDS); and has a Surgery Supporters Network for young people (aged 14-35) diagnosed with a cardiac condition. CRY promotes heart screening and ECG testing programmes, and funds the CRY Centre for Sports Cardiology and the CRY Centre for Cardiac Pathology. Follow the link for CRY Phone: 01737 363222
DrugFam
Supports families affected by a loved one’s use of drugs or alcohol, working with individual family members and carers rather than the user. They offer telephone support, befriending, counselling, local support groups in Buckinghamshire and bereavement support. Follow the link for DrugFAM Helpline: 0300 888 3853
Grief Encounter
Supports bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close. The website contains helpful support pages for families, young people, professionals and schools. Follow the link for Grief Encounter 020 8371 8455
Inquest
A small charity providing help and advice for those facing an inquest. Although the organisation’s focus is particularly on state-related deaths, the online Inquest Handbook contains useful information for anyone facing an Inquest. Follow the link for Inquest.org
The Lullaby Trust
Provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies, emotional support for bereaved families and raises awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Follow the link for the Lullaby Trust 0808 802 6868
Miscarriage Association
Miscarriage can be a very unhappy, frightening and lonely experience. Support, information and comfort are provided for those who have been affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, whether recently or long ago. Follow the link for the Miscarriage Association Helpline: (01924) 200799
SADS UK – Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome
National cardiac charity providing support to families and individuals affected by a sudden unexpected death. Qualified counsellors and support contacts offer assistance after the death of a child or young spouse. Retreats for the bereaved. Also supports those diagnosed with cardiac conditions and donates cardiac equipment to medical establishments. Follow the link for SADS UK Phone: 01277 811215
Samaritans
Provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day to people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Follow the link for the Samaritans Phone: 08457 90 90 90
SAMM – Support After Murder and Manslaughter
Supporting those who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter, through a telephone helpline (0845 872 3440), information and other activities, including local groups. Follow the link for SAMM
SANDS – Still and Neonatal Death Charity
Offers support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth. Helpline: (020) 7436 5881 Follow the link for SANDS
Saying Goodbye
Organises memorial services in Cathedrals throughout the UK for those who have experienced miscarriage or early loss. Tel: 0845 293 8027 Website: Follow the link for Saying Goodbye
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (previously known as SOBS)
Providing help and support to those bereaved by the suicide of a relative or close friend. They provide information, a helpline (0844 561 6855) and other activities, including local groups and events throughout the UK. Follow the link for SOBS
Tamba bsg – Twin and Multiple Birth Association – bereavement support group
Supporting parents who have lost a baby or babies during a multiple pregnancy or at any stage after birth. Follow the link for Tabba bsg Phone: 0870 770 3305
Together for Short Lives
Provides support for families where children have life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. They also offer a helpline and advocacy service. Follow the link for Together for Short Lives Helpline: 0808 8088 100
WAY (Widowed and Young) Foundation
Providing support, advice and friendship to those who have been bereaved of a partner under the age of 50. Follow the link to WAY Phone 0870 011 3450.
Winston’s Wish
Supports bereaved children and young people up to the age of 18 through a whole range of activities, including a helpline (08452 030405), group work, residential events and resources. Follow the link to Winston's WIsh
Specialist Support from Care for the Family:
Bereaved Parent Support Support
For any parent whose son or daughter has died at any age, in any circumstances, and at any stage in their journey of grieving. We provide a telephone befriending service (for those who have lost a child aged 35 or under), day and weekend support events, a regular email support newsletter, a Facebook page, personal stories and helpful articles, and short support films in the Bereavement Playlist on Care for the Family’s YouTube channel. We also run ‘Brothers and Sisters: life after loss’ events and a closed Facebook group to support bereaved adult siblings. Follow the link for Care For The Family
Widowed Young Support Support
For anyone whose partner has died early in life (up to age 50, or older if there are dependent children). We provide a telephone befriending service, day and weekend support events, a regular email support newsletter, a Facebook page, personal stories and helpful articles, and short support films in the Bereavement Playlist on Care for the Family’s YouTube channel. Follow the link for Widowed Young Support
EMRTS staff can also access health board resources: Follow the links for more resources
Unexpected death of a colleague
Bereavement support organisations