You may also find the following resources, addresses and telephone numbers useful:
We hope that the information on the following link will be helpful to you in dealing with some of the practicalities following the death of a partner, relative or close friend at this difficult time. We have Clinicians that are available to speak to, or see you, if you need to talk about any aspect of your recent bereavement. Please do not hesitate to contact the surgery.
Local Bereavement Support Group - being offered by our PCN staff - please use link below for contact details:
Bereavement Group
Marie Curie's Bereavement Support Service:
Call free on 0800 090 2309 and ask for information about bereavement support.
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/bereavement
GOV.UK Bereavement help and support:
https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support
National Bereavement Service:
Additional Bereavement Support Directory Helplines
https://thenbs.org/emotional-support/bereavement-helplines
When someone close to you dies, there is a lot that needs to be done – and often, people don’t even know where to begin.
Dealing with these unfamiliar tasks may be made more difficult by the feelings of grief and sense of loss that are likely to develop as time goes on. Sometimes, having to take these steps can be much more overwhelming than we anticipated, even if the death was expected. National Bereavement Service have produced a downloadable checklist that you can read on-screen, or print off to have handy. It includes all the authorities you’ll need to inform about the death of your loved one and the four key things you’ll need to consider in the coming weeks.
Please use the link below to download a Bereavement checklist: What to Do When Someone Dies
https://thenbs.org/quick-guides/what-to-do-when-someone-dies
Living with grief
https://thenbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Living-With-Grief-Leaflet.pdf
Sue Ryder Online Bereavement Support:
Online Bereavement Support: To connect you with the right support for you. Whether that’s information and resources, qualified counsellors or a community of others with similar experiences.
https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/online-bereavement-support/
Cruse Bereavement Care – South Staffordshire:
Lichfield, WS13
Email: southstaffordshire@cruse.org.uk
Telephone: 01543-433-479
Website: Cruse South Staffordshire
Cannock Registration Office:
Cannock Chase Council Offices, Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG
Tel: 0300 111 8001
Email: registrarsenquiries@staffordshire.gov.uk
Citizens Advice Staffordshire South West:
48 Allport Road, Cannock, WS11 1DY
Tel: 03444-111-444
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/what-to-do-after-a-death/
St Giles Hospice:
St Giles Hospice Website
Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9LH
01543432032
Email: mail@stgilshospice.com
Do let us know if there is any other way in which we can help.