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Family
and Friends
Your family will be your closest supporters
during the grieving process. However, you will
need to remember that they will be grieving too.
It is helpful to have some close friends to rely
on as well. You may need to ask for their help
as people are often reticent about coming forward
as they don’t want to intrude. They will
need confirmation and reassurance that their help
is wanted.
You may need to seek additional help in coping
with bereavement. Often, people find that their
family and friends are there in support for the
first few weeks but often after a couple of months,
there comes a time when they need to get on with
their own lives. This is when you might need help
from other sources in coping.
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Your GP
Your GP will be a useful source in coping with
bereavement as not only will they know you and
the circumstances of your loss but will be experienced
in providing practical help and advice.
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Your Local Church or Faith Group
Your local clergy will, if asked, be available to provide help and support as you come to terms with your loss and begin the healing process. This is the case even if you are not regular church-goers. |
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Bereavement
Counsellors
You may want help from a professional Bereavement
Counsellor. Increasingly, local authorities are
providing bereavement support services within
their social service departments. There are also
numbers of voluntary organisations who provide
Bereavement Counsellors. Your GP will know what
is available in your area.
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Bereavement
Groups
Bereavement Groups can be very helpful in providing
companionship and practical support. Your GP will
know if there is a Bereavement Group operating
in your area.
Alternatively, the British Association fro Counselling
will be able to help with advice. The Association
provides information about local Counselling Organisations
and individual Counsellors who are accredited
members. Their web-site is www.bacp.co.uk
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Charities and Other Useful Organisations
Many charities and other organisations provide practical help and emotional support to specific groups of people suffering bereavement.
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The Arbory Trust
The first Christian woodland burial charity.
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Association of Bereavement Coordinators
Works to enhance Bereavement Support Services in Hospices and Palliative care across the UK.
www.absco.org.uk
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Largest Association in the sector and represents counsellors and psychotherapists.
www.bacp.co.uk
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Campaign against Drinking and Driving (CADD)
For the families and friends of victims killed and injured by drunken drivers.
www.cadd.org.uk
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The Child Death Helpline
For those affected by the death of a child of any age, at any time, under any circumstances.
www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
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Childhood Bereavement Network
For children and young people, helping them manage the impact of death on their lives.
www.ncb.org.uk/cbn/
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The Church of England
Parish clergy give alot of their time to visiting families, comforting those who are grieving and providing support.
www.cofe.anglican.org
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Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
For families who have had a baby die suddenly and unexpectedly.
www.sids.org.uk/fsid/
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The Grief Centre (Manchester)
For bereaved people in Manchester.
www.mabf.org.uk
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Jewish Bereavement
Counselling Service for members of the Jewish community.
www.jvisit.org.uk
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Lesbian and Gay Bereavement Project
For lesbians and gay men who have lost a partner.
www.tht.org.uk
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LIFE Pregnancy Care
For women suffering after an abortion, recently or in the past.
www.lifeuk.org
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Light Aircraft Crash Bereavement Support
For those who have lost loved ones in Light Aircraft Accidents.
www.lacbs.i12.com
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Leeds Bereavement Forum
Provides a city-wide network of organisations and individuals in Leeds who offer services to bereaved people.
www.lbforum.org.uk
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Roadpeace National Charity for Road Traffic Victims
For those bereaved by road death.
www.roadpeace.org
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Stillbirth And Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
For parents whose baby dies at or near birth.
www.uk-sands.org
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Support After Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM)
For families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter.
www.samm.org.uk
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
For people bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
www.uk-sobs.org.uk
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Twins and Multiple Births Association
For families of twins, triplets and more who have suffered the loss of one or more of their children.
www.tamba.org.uk
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Victim Support
For the relatives of victims of homicide, road accidents, sudden or unnatural deaths, or people who are the victims of crimes.
www.victimsupport.org
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If you are a UK registered bereavement Charity
and would like to join this list of Charities,
please click here.
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