Sources of help and other useful information

Sources of help and other useful information

Child Death Helpline:

For anyone affected by the death of a child. Tel: 0800 282 986

Compassionate Friends

Offering support and care for bereaved parents and family after the death of a child. Tel: 0345 123 2304

CRUSE Bereavement Care

A national organisation which helps with advice over bereaved and practical matters. Helpline: 0808 808 1677 Durham & Darlington – 01325 288 633

Age UK

Produces a useful booklet on bereavement and can help with general support and advice. Tel: 0808 800 6565

Switchboard LGBT + Helpline

Tel: 0300 330 0630 www.switchboard.lgbt

Hope Again (c/o CRUSE)

Internet support for young people. Young Persons free phone helpline: 0808 808 1677 www.hopeagain.org.uk

Samaritans

24 hour telephone counselling offering emotional support. National Helpline: 116 123 FREE. Tel: 0330 094 5717

SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Tel: 0300 111 5065

Winston’s Wish

This charity provides services to bereaved children, young people and their families. Tel: 08088 020 021 www.winstonswish.org

What to Do After a Death in England and Wales.

This is a guide produced by the Department of Work and Pensions informing you what you must do and the help you can get.

If you require this booklet in another language, please contact the ward.

Reference: Darlington Memorial Hospital Bereavement Book Publication date: February 2021 Review date: February 2023

The Hospital would like to thank RNS Publications for publishing this information and the following pages contain some features from local services o ering their help at this time.

Whilst the Hospital is grateful of their support it does not endorse or recommend any of the services that they provide.

Probate Matters

You may need help, support or advice on what to do when someone dies in relation to probate.

We offer free guidance and advice on the legal and financial aspects of bereavement including your responsibilities and whether probate is required.

Freephone: 0808 168 5181 Mobiles: 0333 240 0360

Remember Someone Special with Memory Space

Memory Space is a place where you can keep photos and share stories about a loved one, while raising money for Mind in their memory.

By fundraising for us with Memory Space in your loved one’s honour, you’ll help create a kinder society – one where everyone who is struggling can talk openly about their mental health and get the support they need, when they need it. In this way, some good can come from a place of loss.

Call us on 020 8215 2243 or visit mind.org.uk/memory-space

For help with any mental health problem, call our Infoline on 0300 123 3393, email info@mind.org.uk or text 86463.