We aim to offer a forum for all those involved in bereavement and end of life care, to come together to talk, share and learn from each other. We hope you will share your initiatives and projects and provide advice and information to others who could benefit from your knowledge and experience. We have featured interviews from the bereaved below who are keen to highlight both their positive and negative personal stories, in the hope to help reduce the postcode lottery in bereavement support provision and work towards achieving a gold standard of care across the country.
Please use our UK Map, if you are looking to find local support for a patient's relative or friend wherever they live in the UK.
Please get in touch if you would like us to feature an article or promote your work on this page hello@nullthegoodgrieftrust.org
Fiona Murphy MBE Associate Director of Nursing Pennine Acute Trust
Lydia Baker Bereavement Midwife
Julia Samuel MBE Psychotherapist & Author of ‘Grief Works’
Tracey Bleakley Chief Executive Hospice UK
Tony Bonser Dying Matters Local Champion
Fiona Murphy MBE
Stories from the bereaved to the professionals
Camilla – bereaved mother
Zoe – bereaved partner
Tony – bereaved father
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24 HOUR SUPPORT LINES
| Samaritans | 116 123 (UK) | For anyone at anytime for any reason |
| Childline | 0800 1111 | Support for 18yrs & under and their relatives |
| Silverline | 0800 470 8090 | Support for the over 50's |
DAY/EVENING SUPPORT LINES
| National Bereavement Service | 0800 0246 181 | Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00, Sun – CLOSED |
| Cruse | 0808 808 1677 | Nationwide bereavement support |
| Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland | 0808 802 6161 | Mon - Fri 9am-8pm and Sat/Sun 1-4pm |
| Child Bereavement UK | 0800 02 88840 | Helpline (9 - 5pm) |
| Child Death Helpline | 0800 282 986 0808 800 6019 | Every evening 7-10pm Mon/Thurs / Fri - 10am - 1pm Tues/Wed - 10am - 4pm |
| Bereavement Advice Centre | 0800 634 9494 | Practical advice (9 - 5pm) |
| DrugFam | 0300 888 3853 | Drug and Alcohol addiction The helpline line is available between 9am and 9pm seven days a week. |
| Sands | 0808 164 3332 | 10am-3pm Mon to Fri daytimes and 6pm-9pm Tues to Thurs evenings Free confidential helpline for anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. |
| Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide | 0300 111 5065 | 9am-9pm every day |
| Breathing space Scotland Helpline for when it becomes difficult to cope | 0800 838587 | Monday to Thursday - 6pm - 2am Friday 6pm - 6am |
| The Compassionate Friends | 0345 123 2304 | Open every day 10 am – 4 pm, 7-10 pm |
| The Lullaby Trust | 0808 802 6868 | Monday - Friday, 10 am – 5 pm |
| Marie Curie | 0800 090 2309 | Open Monday - Friday, 8am – 6pm Open Saturday, 11am – 5pm on Saturday Practical and clinical information and support on all aspects of end of life and bereavement. |
| The Greater Manchester Suicide Bereavement Information Service
| 0161 983 0700 | Open Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm |
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National Bereavement Care Pathway (article)
Support After Suicide Survey (article)
Enhanced communication skills – Fiona Murphy MBE (video)
The importance of offering families choices – Fiona Murphy MBE (video)
Why I set up SUDC UK- Camilla Gooden (video)
Life After Death – 6 Steps to Improve Bereavement (report)
Building on the best – Paul Hayes (article)
The Palliative Care Team at King’s College Hospital – Steve Marshall (article)
Building on the Best – Linda Magistris The Good Grief Trust – Founder (article)