Bereavement Support Resources
Coping with the loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face. As a healthcare professional, you may encounter patients or families dealing with grief, or you may need support yourself. This page offers resources to help you, your patients, or their loved ones find guidance through the grieving process with compassion and understanding.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
Here are some key areas of bereavement support available:
Bereavement: These services provide support for individuals and families dealing with grief after losing a loved one. They offer bereavement counselling, emotional support, and resources to help navigate the grieving process.
SSAFA
Support and advice for servicemen, ex-servicemen, and their families.
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Phone:
website:
0800 731 4880
Salvation Army
Provides various social services, including family tracing.
Email:
Phone:
website:
01872 225734
Samaritans
Confidential helpline for emotional support.
Email:
Phone:
website:
116 123, 01872 277277
Saneline
National mental health helpline providing advice and support to those with mental ill health.
Email:
Phone:
website:
0300 304 7000
Sea Sanctuary
Provides mental health care on board a classic yacht for young people and adults.
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Phone:
website:
01326 378919
Sexual Health and Contraception (SHAC)
Information on sexual health, contraception, pregnancy, and STIs.
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Smart Savings
Debt advice, money management, and employment skills training.
Email:
Phone:
website:
01209 212579
St Agnes & Mount Hawke Surgery
Pengarth Road, St Agnes, TR5 0TN
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Phone:
website:
01872 559881
St Petroc's Society
Provides accommodation, advice, training opportunities, and resettlement for single homeless people.
Email:
Phone:
website:
01872 264153
Step Change
Free debt advice and management service.
Email:
Phone:
website:
0800 138 1111
SUsie Project
Helps victims of Domestic Violence through training and confidence-building.
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Phone:
website:
01209 699241
Samaritans
Provides emotional support to anyone in distress.
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Phone:
website:
116 123, Truro: 01872 277277
Sanctuary Project - Oakleigh House
Respite for adults with mental health problems, referrals made by CMHTs.
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Phone:
website:
01579 346663
Sea Sanctuary
Commissioned by NHS to provide psychological support
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Sexual Advice Association
Provides information and support via a helpline for sufferers of sexual dysfunction and their partners.
Email:
Phone:
website:
0207 486 7262
Shelter
Housing information, advice, and advocacy for people in need.
Email:
Phone:
website:
0808 800 4444, For under 25s: 0808 808 4994
Spectrum
Provides residential care, education, and services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Phone:
website:
01326 371000
St Petrocs Society
Supported accommodation for single homeless people with secondary social, mental health, or offending difficulties.
Email:
Phone:
website:
01872 264153
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS)
Offers support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
Email:
Phone:
website:
020 7436 5881