Bereavement, grief and loss
"Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim"- Vicki Harrison
Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a natural and complex process that affects everyone differently , please find resources and support to help you navigate through the stages of grief.
Glasgow Life Support
Our conditions of service- leave allows
- Up to five paid days bereavement leave if you are the partner, child, parent of child over the age of 18, or have a similar relationship with them. In other cases, you can take paid time off to attend the ceremony , and possibly time off to make preparations for it
- Up to two weeks paid parental bereavement leave if you are the parent or primary carer of a child who dies under the age of 18 or is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Leave can be taken anytime in the 56 weeks after the death; either in one continuous two week period, or two separate blocks of one week each
Find out more about the information that PAM Assist can provide here
Greif Café with Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
If you have been bereaved you don’t have to be alone with your loss. If you think you might benefit from talking to other bereaved people who want to support each other, join us at our free, monthly Grief Café in Ibrox Library.
Last Wednesday of the Month from 15:00–16:30.
Please use the link below to find out more information
Grief café
Last Wednesday of the Month from 15:00–16:30.
Please use the link below to find out more information
Glasgow Libraries Reading List
People usually want to do the right thing when someone they know is affected by ill health, death or grief. But a lack of knowledge, time, experience or confidence can mean people don’t offer help. The books within this curated reading list may give you some thoughts and ideas on how to help when someone is dying or grieving.
You will find details of books that you can borrow in physical copy or as part of the e-offer.
Other organisations below who can support
Please find other resources to support you
NHS Inform
Information that can support you through the early days of a bereavement and what you might expect to experience in the days ahead. This includes practical advice and also coping with grief
NHS Inform- Death & bereavement
Supporting LGBT+ people around bereavement.
NHS Education for Scotland- Support around death
Supporting LGBT+ people around bereavement.
When caring for people who are LGBT+ at the end of life or when supporting LGBT+ people around bereavement, there are some particular considerations to be aware of., please use the link below for more information
NHS Education for Scotland
When caring for people who are LGBT+ at the end of life or when supporting LGBT+ people around bereavement, there are some particular considerations to be aware of., please use the link below for more information
Wellbeing Services- Self Help Guide
Wellbeing services provide a self-help section that can help you learn techniques to process your grief, to make this difficult time a little easier to manage.
Wellbeing services
Barnardo's "How to explain death to children & young people"
Child Bereavement UK
Talking to a young child about death and dying can feel daunting and challenging, Child Bereavement UK are an organisation that can support you
Child Bereavement UK
MIND- Losing someone to suicide
Every type of grief can cause intense, complex feelings. But research shows that those bereaved by suicide may have especially complicated feelings. And might experience extra struggles while trying to cope with the loss.
MIND discusses coping after losing someone to suicide and support for bereavement by suicide
You will also be able to read Sandeep's story about coming to terms with her mums suicide
MIND- Losing someone to suicide
MIND discusses coping after losing someone to suicide and support for bereavement by suicide
You will also be able to read Sandeep's story about coming to terms with her mums suicide
Survivors of bereavement by suicide
Survivors of bereavement by suicide are a peer - led support organisation to help individuals support each other, at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow. They aim to provide safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences and feelings, giving and gaining support from each other.
Survivors of bereavement by suicide
Blue Cross pet loss support
Blue Cross can help you cope with the loss of a pet, they have a free and confidential helpline, webchat, email and Facebook group, where you can find support when and where you need it.
Blue Cross
Further Resources
The Grief Support Guide includes a very comprehensive directory of many organisations that can provide support
Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief
Within the page click on the 3 different headings for some very informative advice
Click here for more information