Bereavement Support
When a bereavement occurs, it can be difficult to begin to process what has happened. Often we do not know where to turn if we need support or help with our feelings and responses. At St. Christopher's we understand the importance of having access to resources and information to help at challenging times like bereavement. Below are some ideas that might help. This is not an exhaustive list and staff will always support with any queries or questions if needed.
Winston’s Wish
A child bereavement charity which offers specialist practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals. The charity also has a range of free PSHE lesson plans on loss and bereavement for Key Stages 1-4.
08088 020 021
Child Bereavement UK
Ideas for teachers in schools as well as parents and children. Their website includes guides and information on bereavement for schools, from early years to higher education.
08000 288 840
Grief Encounter
A charity that works closely with individuals, families, schools and professionals to offer a way through the anxiety, fear and isolation so often caused by grief.
02083 718 455
Childhood Bereavement Network
Offers information about local support services. The organisation’s free Growing in Grief Awareness programme helps schools plan ahead to support pupils facing or coping with bereavement.
Hope Again
The youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.
08088 081 677
LCGL Counselling
A local charity who offer a free counselling service that responds to the needs of children/young people and adults in Lincolnshire who are experiencing the unmanageable symptoms of grief and loss following a significant life event.
01522 546 168
Cruse Bereavement Support
They offer support through their website, national helpline, group, zoom, telephone or one-to-one in person support. They want to make sure everyone grieving gets the help they need in a way that works for them.
08088 081 677
St Barnabas Hospice
They offer free one-to-one counselling to the patients of St Barnabas, their family members, friends and carers. Talking about your thoughts and feelings in a safe and sensitive way with a trained counsellor can help.
01522 518 246
Children's Bereavement Centre
Helping children and young people to cope with the grieving process brought on by the death or terminal illness diagnosis that has a prognosis of a year or less for survival of someone close.
01636 551 739
