resources
Many of our members have found it helpful to join our Facebook group. This is a private group in which people who have lost loved ones to Covid 19 support one another, share experiences and listen to one another’s stories.
Below are a series of resources and support services for people who have suffered a bereavement.
Helplines
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Cruse bereavement
A specialist bereavement support organisation which also runs a helpline.
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The samaritans
A 24-hour helpline for anyone who’s in distress.
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Winston's Wish
A childhood bereavement charity, including Covid-19 specific support, with resources and information about their helpline/online chat.
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sudden
General information about Covid-19 bereavement and a bereavement helpline
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Bame stream
Free, culturally competent, brief emotional online support to anyone from a Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic background in England experiencing bereavement and loss due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Support Groups
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Cruse bereavement
A specialist bereavement support organisation which also runs a helpline.
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Grief Encounter
Supporting children and young people who have experienced a bereavement.
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Winston's Wish
A childhood bereavement charity, including Covid-19 specific support, with resources and information about their helpline/online chat.
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Let’s Talk About Loss
Support for people aged from 18 to 35.
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National Bereavement Partnership
Providing a support helpline, counselling referral and befriending service for all those suffering from anxiety, grief or mental health issues as a direct or indirect result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Widowed and Young
Supporting those who have lost a partner aged 50 or under.
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At A Loss
Providing the UK’s signposting website for the bereaved, a library of resources and access to GriefChat – an online webchat service.
Counselling
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NHS
NHS guidance on bereavement including how to access support through your GP.
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The National Bereavement Partnership
Provides a support helpline, counselling referral and befriending service for all those suffering from anxiety, grief or mental health issues as a direct or indirect result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online Information
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The UK Government
A page with information on practical and financial support which is available to those who have been bereaved.
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Citizens Advice
Offering information on how to access bereavement benefits.
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Inquest
Our partners have produced a useful guide to what to expect through the inquest and investigation process for anyone who decides to go down that route.
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care for the family
A really comprehensive list of bereavement support organisations.
Facebook Groups
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Covid 19 Families UK
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Yellow Hearts to Remember – Covid 19
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Coronavirus (Covid 19) Bereavement Group
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Covid 19 Bereaved Families Support Group
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Bereaved by Covid19. Coronavirus mutual support group
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Alone Together