HELP AND SUPPORT
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
Supports families cared for in the John Radcliffe, Churchill, Horton and the
Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospitals in the immediate period after a patient has
died. Provides a rapid response service for families who have experienced a
sudden child or adult death and to assist families in meeting their cultural
and religious requirements for funeral arrangements or repatriation. Also
offers bereavement resources following pregnancy and neonatal loss and
the options for funeral arrangements for babies dying at, or near, the time
of birth.
Helpline: 01865 220110
Patient Services: 01865 857921
www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/bereavement-service
[email protected]
SANDS (STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH SOCIETY)
OXFORDSHIRE
National charity for people affected by the death of a baby during
pregnancy or after birth. Oxfordshire Sands holds informal meetings every
two months where stories can be shared and support and advice offered.
Run by volunteers who are all bereaved parents.
National Helpline: 020 7436 5881 Local befrienders: 07513 295504
[email protected]
www.oxfordshiresands.org.uk [email protected]
SEESAW, GRIEF SUPPORT FOR THE YOUNG IN OXFORDSHIRE - FOR
ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Provides support to young people aged up to 18, working directly with
children and parents through 1-1 support, activity groups and family
events. SeeSaw also works with schools and provides advice to health and
social care professionals who work with children.
Helpline: 01865 744768 (Monday-Friday 8.30am-4pm)
www.see-saw.org.uk
[email protected]
SOBELL HOUSE BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
Offers individual, group support and counselling to families and friends of
Sobell House patients.
Helpline: 01865 225878
www.sobell-house.org.uk
[email protected]
WAY FOUNDATION (WIDOWED AND YOUNG)
Helps young widowed people (up to age 51) through social events. Run by
young widowed volunteers with an active branch in Oxfordshire.
Helpline: 0300 012 4929
www.wayfoundation.org.uk
[email protected]
WAY UP
WAY UP is a mutual help group created to support the needs of anyone
(over the age of 50) who has lost a long term life partner. As well as
providing a national web-based group, WAY UP offers meetings and
events all over the UK including Oxfordshire.
www.way-up.co.uk [email protected]
YOUNGDEMENTIA UK
An Oxfordshire charity offering support services to younger people with
dementia and their families. Provides a monthly lunch club for bereaved
family members.
Helpline: 01235 522382
www.youngdementiauk.org
[email protected]
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