Bereavement Service

Islington
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The Islington Bereavement Service offers support for adults who have experienced the death of a family member, relative, or another important person in their life.

Run by St Joseph's Hospice and a team of trained volunteers, this service can offer practical, social and emotional support.

The service offers:

  • companionship and a listening ear
  • emotional support
  • company to go to medical appointments, the library or on a local outing
  • help in finding important support services.

The Bereavement Service is delivered by volunteer companions. All volunteers are fully trained and vetted. They can provide confidential support on a one-to-one basis or within a group setting. They are not counsellors but have been trained in listening skills.


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • adults living in Islington and/or registered with a GP in Islington
  • adults who have experienced the death of a family member, relative, or another important person in their life.

How to Refer

St Joseph’s Hospice’s First Contact Team

GPs can make referrals via telephone call to St Joseph’s Hospice’s First Contact Team.

St Joseph’s Hospice’s First Contact Team

GPs can make referrals via email to St Joseph’s Hospice’s First Contact Team.

Self-referral

Patients can self-refer by contacting St Joseph’s Hospice’s First Contact Team.


Locations

St Joseph's Hospice

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Review date: Friday, 08 November 2024