Bereavement & Grief

This page contains information on support services for those effected by Grief, Loss and Bereavement.

Bereavement, grief and loss can cause many different symptoms and they affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. (NHS, 2019)

 

NHS 

The NHS provide information about bereavement, grief and loss including things that might help you cope better. Their page also includes information on when you should contact your GP and information on self-referral to therapy. 

 

Mind 

Mind provides information bereavement and grief, where to find support and information on how to help yourself. Their pages also include contacts for charities and support services for particular circumstances included bereavement by  suicide

 

Cruse Bereavement Care 

The leading national charity for bereaved people, Cruse Bereavement Care provide support to children, young people and adults when someone dies. 

You can contact them via their helpline from 9.30am-5pm, Monday & Friday, or 9.30-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Telephone: 0808 808 1677

 

Let's Talk About Loss

Let's Talk About Loss run peer-led meet up groups for young people aged 18-35 affected by grief, loss and bereavement. They provide a safe space to talk about the realities of losing someone close to you when you are young. You can find out more about their Birmingham Meet-Ups and get in contact beforehand here