The Prince of Wales Hospice provides a service for bereaved adults who live in the Wakefield District. It is a community service to support people so they can help find ways of coping and living with grief following the death of a loved one.
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Coping with the loss of a loved one
You can get local support and help with feelings of grief.
There are some local organisations listed below who specialise with supporting people after they have lost a loved one. You may also want to search our local directory to find an up to date list of groups that also support with bereavement close to where you live Search Page | Wakefield Connect to Support
Read information on ways to help deal with grief here.
Wakefield Hospice gives free bereavement support to family and friends of patients who have passed away while under their care. They are also running a Bereavement Group fortnightly for individuals who have been bereaved for less than 12 months. You can find out more information here.
Sue Ryder is a charity that wants to make sure that anyone who is near the end of their life, or experiencing grief, can get the support they need. They provide online grief support by:
- Providing personalised grief support via text. Sign up for text support here.
- Having an online community where people who are grieving can talk to others and get support.
- Have online grief counselling where you can talk to a qualified professional about yours feelings. You can register for this here.
You can read more about the support Sue Ryder provides on their website.
Age UK provides information and advice on grief and how to deal with it. They also offer a friendship services for people who are feeling lonely after a bereavement. The services are:
- The Telephone Friendship Service: find out more about this service by calling 0800 434 6105.
- The Silver Line Helpline: you can contact this service on 0800 4 70 80 90.
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One in four of us will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in our lives. Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services offer free talking therapies for anyone who is experiencing:
- Low mood and depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
You can find some tips on how to cope with the death of a loved one with dementia on the Alzheimer's Society.
You can contact their dementia support line on 0333 150 3456 or visit their online community. You will be able to talk to someone who can support and understand you.
Dementia UK has provided some guidance and advice on the grieving process after someone with dementia has passed away.
If you find that you are struggling with your grief and would like to talk to someone, you can contact the Dementia UK's helpline here.