Bereavement

The death of a loved one can be one of the most distressing experiences that we face. Common reactions to bereavement include grief, shock, numbness, yearning, guilt and anger. In reality though each of us will grieve in our own personal way and in their own time - everyone is different.

These resources cover bereavement:

• The Royal College of Psychiatrists have produced a Bereavement Leaflet about how people grieve, unresolved grief, where to get help, other resources and how friends and family can help. So if you are supporting someone who is bereaved this leaflet will be of help to you too.
• Bereavement Leaflet written by the NHS – similar to the above but it also includes some of the practical things you may need to do when someone dies.
• MMU Library Wellbeing Wakelet contains a collection of resources you can use to improve your wellbeing, including information on bereavement. You’ll find links to the Library catalogue (for print books and ebooks), websites, PDFs, podcasts and videos.
• Student Space bereavement and loss resources by Student Minds helps students who have experienced a loss due to coronavirus.
• Support after a Suicide Booklet put together by the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - this booklet contains information about coping with suicide, giving support and practical help.
• The Support After Suicide Partnership has a useful resource for people bereaved through suicide or other unexplained death, and for those helping them.

Support services: 

• The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death.
• Compassionate Friends support to families after death of a child of any age helpline 0345 123 2304.
• Cruse Bereavement Care offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies 0808 808 1677.
• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) provide support for those bereaved by suicide 0300 111 5065.
• Care Concern bereavement and loss counselling: 0161 769 0807.