General Help
MINISTERS OF RELIGION AND FAITH COMMUNITIES Can provide support and comfort , including to people not previously active in a religious community . Some faith communities in Oxfordshire offer bereavement support groups .
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMES Many companies offer Employee Assistance Programmes which provide employees with free counselling sessions . Ask your manager or the human resources department .
INDEPENDENT COUNSELLORS AND THERAPISTS Find a registered psychotherapist and counsellor in your area . www . itsgoodtotalk . org . uk
General Bereavement Support
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND DISTRICT NURSES
Your GP may be able to help by listening , offering support for problems like sleeplessness or depression , by advising you about other sources of support or by referring you to a counsellor .
Your district nurse may contact you to ask how you are and may also be able to give advice about sources of support .
CORONERS ' COURTS SUPPORT SERVICE An independent voluntary organisation offering support and practical help for bereaved families Helpline : 0300 111 2141 ( 9am - 6pm Monday-Friday ) Office : 0300 111 2140 info @ ccsupport . org . uk www . coronerscourtsupportservice . org . uk
HOSPICE UK Working to ensure everyone affected by death , dying and bereavement gets support . www . hospiceuk . org
THE LOSS FOUNDATION ( TLF ) A dedicated charity offering support groups and social events for people who have lost a loved one to cancer . Helpline : 0300 200 4112 info @ thelossfoundation . org www . thelossfoundation . org
SCARD ( Support and Care After Road Death and Injury ) Provides emotional , practical support and counselling to those bereaved following a road accident . ( 9am - 9pm 365 days a year ). Helpline : 0345 123 5542 www . scard . org . uk
ADVICE AND HELPLINE :
0345 241 2489
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