Welcome to Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICS Bereavement Resources, which contain useful information on accessing local and national bereavement services.

Below are links to Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council community service directories. These links provide a wealth of information on bereavement support.

Bereavement Services Near To You
Herefordshire Council Talk Community Directory
Worcestershire County Council Community Services Directory

These leaflets will help guide you through the steps of what to do after a death.

What to do after a death - Herefordshire

What to do after a death - Worcestershire

Support Services for Adults 

Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends | Telephone helpline
0345 123 2304 (Open every day from 10am – 4pm and 7pm – 10pm)
Email - helpline@tcf.org.uk
Support for adults after the loss of a child.​​​​​​

 

MacMillian Cancer Support
Coping with bereavement | Macmillan Cancer Support
0808 808 00 00 (Open 7 days a week 8am - 8pm)

 

Marie Curie Support line
Bereavement support | Grief support | Marie Curie
0800 090 2309 (8am - 6pm Monday - Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday)
For adults after the death of a loved one following a terminal illness.

 

Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder’s Online Bereavement Support | Sue Ryder

 

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - Overcoming the isolation of people bereaved by suicide
0300 111 5065

 

Muslim Community Helpline
Muslim Community Helpline – Confidential, non-judgemental listening & emotional support service
020 8904 8193  |  020 8908 6715
Email - Ess4m@btinternet.com
 

The Bereavement Journey
The Bereavement Journey
Christian based charity, suitable for people of all religions/beliefs.

 

WAY Widowed and Young
WAY Widowed & Young - Bereavement support UK
0300 201 0051 (Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm)
For adults who have lost partner before their 51st birthday.

 

Suicide & Co
Suicide&Co | Support after Suicide Bereavement
0800 054 8400 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)
Support for those who have been bereaved by suicide (support offered after the first 6 months of a bereavement).

 

The Loss Foundation
The Loss Foundation – National cancer bereavement charity
0300 200 4112
For adults who have lost someone from cancer.

 

Jewish Faith Bereavement Counselling Service
Home page - Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service (JBCS)
020 8951 3881
For both children and adults.

 

Terrence Higgins
Homepage | Terrence Higgins Trust
Adult support for HIV diagnosis and bereavement from HIV.

 

Support Services for Children and Young People

Hope Support Services
Hope Support Services – Helping young people when someone gets sick
01989 566317
Email - help@hopesupport.org.uk
For children and young people 5 - 25 years
Offers national remote support when a close family member is diagnosed with a life threatening illness.

 

Winston’s Wish
Winston's Wish - Bereavement Support for Children
08088 020 021
Email - ask@winstonswish.org
For children and young people up to 25 years

 

Jewish Faith Bereavement Counselling Service
Home page - Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service (JBCS)
020 8951 3881
For both children and adults

 

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK
0800 028 8840 (Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm)
Support for children and young people up to 25 years when either an adult or child dies.

 

2 Wish
Home - 2 Wish
01443 853125
Email: support@2wish.org.uk
Support for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person under the age of 25.

 

Grief Encounter

Home SUPPORTING BEREAVED CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE - Grief Encounter

0808 802 0111 (Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm)

For children and young people up to 25 years

The following resources are not bereavement specific, however elements of services may support you after a bereavement:

Herefordshire:

Melo
Melo :: Onside, Worcestershire & Herefordshire
01905 27525
info@onside-advocacy.org.uk
Support for children, young people and adults who are registered with Herefordshire GP

Samaritans Hereford
Contact Us | Samaritans
116 123
Support for adults

 

Worcestershire:

Samaritans Worcester
Contact Us | Samaritans
116 123
Support for adults

The Old Needle Works Foundation
The Old Needle Works Foundation – A hub of Wellbeing
01527 69100
info@theoldneedleworks.co.uk
Support for adults and children who live in Redditch. Offers a range of activities in a hub of wellbeing.

Age UK North Worcestershire (Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest)
Welcome to Age UK North Worcestershire
01527 570 490
Support for adults

Worcestershire association of carers
Worcestershire Association of Carers | Carer Information
0300 012 4272
Support for adult carers

Healthy Worcestershire
Home - Healthy Worcestershire’s Services
Support for adults registered with a Worcestershire GP

St Vincent de Paul Society

Home | St Vincent de Paul Society
07772927535
droitwichreferrals@svp.org.uk
A christian charity for adults in Droitwich & Evesham that offers small ad hoc sessions.

Melo :: Onside, Worcestershire & Herefordshire
01905 27525
For children & young people undr 25 who are registered with a Worcestershire GP.

 

Herefordshire and Worcestershire

AgeUK Wyvern (Herefordshire & South Worcestershire)
Welcome to Age UK Wyvern
01905 724 294

 

Here is a useful video from The Loss Foundation about the stages of grief.