Bereavement

https://www.themartingallierproject.org/ 

Martin Gallier Project is a suicide intervention, prevention and postvention service. There is a walk-in shop based in new Ferry where you can access immediate support without any waiting lists. Opening times are available on their website.

www.thedoveservice.org.uk

Counselling and group support activities to any affected by bereavement, life changing illness or other significant loss. 1:1 counselling for children can be provided at Seacombe Children’s Centre. Families can self-refer to this service.

 Dove Services: Grief Out Loud

The Dove Services’ Grief Out Loud Programme can offer counselling to anyone impacted by grief. The programme is funded by The National Lottery to deliver one-to-one counselling to parents, carers, children and young people, and support professionals impacted by grief. You can access counselling face-to-face, online, and via the telephone. Please contact our well bein g team to support you with a referral.

www.lovejasmine.org.uk 

Supports family members directly affected by the loss of a child. Support can include counselling, support groups and sibling support. Families can self-refer to this service.

https://www.winstonswish.org/about-us/

Supports bereaved young people, their families and professionals. They have a section for Young People that offers support & advice.

https://www.hopeagain.org.uk/

Cruse Bereavement Care launched this website designed for young people by young people for those living after loss.

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/

Resources by Sesame Street Communities to help you grieve. This is good site for young children as it has Sesame Street videos (approx. 3 mins) with advice for parents underneath.

https://www.mymind.org.uk/resources/relationships/loss/children-and-young-people/

Follow the My Mind link to find resources to support children cope with bereavement. Links provided include; Child Bereavement UK

https://www.childbereavementuk.org/young-people

Read about the experiences of young people who have been bereaved, watch videos and download their app. There is also a live chat service available.

• Dedicated content here - coronavirus: dealing with bereavement and grief

• NHS guidance on grief after bereavement or loss

• Age UK advice and support on coping with bereavement and arranging a funeral during the coronavirus outbreak

• Childhood Bereavement Network has published information on supporting grieving children during the outbreak