Bereavement Support Service
- Location: Age UK Northumberland
- Price: Free
Email: bereavementsupport@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk
Telephone: 01670 784 800
Professional support from qualified bereavement practitioners and therapists.
Coping with bereavement
When we experience the loss of someone we love or care about, the weight of grief can feel overwhelming.
Grief is very much an individual process, there is no set time limit and no right or wrong way to grieve. Each person responds differently to loss.
If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, reaching out for support may help you to make sense of how you feel.
Our Bereavement Support service can provide assistance with:
Structured counselling via telephone, face-to-face, or video from a range of different therapeutic styles:
• Self-help information
• Emotional support groups
• Mindfulness sessions
• Practical advice and signposting
Contact us
If you would like to know more about the support available, please get in touch with our bereavement team on 01670 784 800 or send us an email to bereavementsupport@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk.
Understanding grief
Whilst grieving is very much an individual response to loss, you may experience some commonly reported emotions such as:
• Sadness
• Guilt
• Relief
• Numb or disconnected
People can also experience physical symptoms such as:
• Sleep disturbance
• Nausea
• Changes in appetite
• Headaches
• Muscle tension
If you begin to feel concerned about the impact of any symptoms you have been experiencing you may find it helpful to speak to your GP.
Our bereavement team will listen to your concerns without judgement. We can help you to make an informed decision about what kind of support you would like to receive.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/bereavement/
Self-help tips
You may want to try some of these self-help tips:
• Share how you feel with a friend or family member
• Try not to do everything at once, set small targets
• Allow yourself time to process your loss
• Engage in some gentle exercise
• Limit alcohol intake
Practical support - we're here to help with...
• Things to consider when arranging a funeral.
• Financial planning and household management – everyday financial planning and signposting where appropriate to professional financial services.
• Finding required local services such as handy-man / house clearance.
• Access eligible benefits
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Registration/Deaths/Bereavement.aspx
Is there a cost?
No, this is a charitable service offered to people over 50 living in Northumberland.
Where are we based?
We support over 50s across Northumberland and can meet with you at your local community hub or alternative office.
Our head office address is: Age UK Northumberland, The Round House, Lintonville Parkway, Ashington NE63 9JZ
What next?
If you would like to know more about the support available, please get in touch with our bereavement team on 01670 784 800 or send us an email to bereavementsupport@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk and someone will get back to you.