The Islington Bereavement Service offers support for adults living in Islington and/or registered with a GP in Islington. The service is for people who have experienced the death of a family member, relative or another important person in their life.

Run by St Joseph's Hospice staff with support sessions delivered by trained volunteers.

The volunteers can provide:

• companionship and a listening ear
• emotional support
• company going for a coffee, a walk or on a local community visit
• help in finding important support services.

All volunteers are fully trained and vetted. They can provide confidential support on a one-to-one basis. They are not counsellors but have been trained in listening skills.

What happens when you make a referral? When community members are referred to the service, the service team will contact them and invite them to get in touch if they wish to arrange an assessment. If no response is received within two weeks, the referral is closed. However, patients my self-refer at any time after this date.

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

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

Locations

St Joseph's Hospice