Life Events

What to do after a bereavement

The loss of someone close to you can knock you off balance, emotionally, physically and mentally. The services listed below may be able to help you with practical arrangements, health concerns and in coping with grief and bereavement.

Help and advice

For practical help and information please call or visit the Adult Intake and Access Team at the address shown.

Health care

For information and advice about health services you can talk to your doctor or contact:

Barking and Dagenham Primary Care Trust|

The Clock House

East Street

Barking

IG11 8EY

Tel: 020 8591 9595

Fax: 020 8532 6201

Textphone: 020 8532 6230

Email: web.enquiries@bdpct.nhs.uk|

Further Information

Death of a child|

Bereavement|

Funeral web links|

Age Concern Barking and Dagenham|

884 Green Lanes

Dagenham

RM8 1BX

Tel: 020 8270 4921

Help the Aged|

207-221 Pentonville Road

London

N1 9UZ

Tel: 020 7278 1114

Cruse Bereavement Care|

Cruse House

126 Sheen Road

Richmond

Surrey

TW9 1UR

Tel: 020 8940 4818

Cruse Bereavement Care offers free information, advice, support and counselling to bereaved people. Cruse runs a helpline, and can supply a wide range of books, helpful leaflets and a newsletter for bereaved people. Send for free publication lists.

National Association of Widows|

48 Queens Road

Coventry

CV1 3EH

Tel: 024 7663 4848

(Monday to Thursday: 10am - 4pm)

Offers friendly support, information and advice to all widows. Contact Head Office for details of local branches and regional advisory centres.

The Compassionate Friends

53 North Street

Bristol

BS3 1EN

Tel: 0845 123 2304

A nationwide self-help organisation offering friendship and support to bereaved parents, grandparents, and their families.

War Widows Association of Great Britain|

168 Broadway

Derby

DE22 1BP

Tel: 0870 241 1305

Email: info@warwidowsassociation.org.uk|

The War Widows Association gives advice, help and support to all war widows and dependants.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender bereavement helpline

C/o London Friend

86 Caledonian Road

London

N1 9DN

Tel: 020 7403 5969

Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7.30pm - 10pm

London Friend's dedicated helpline offers support and practical information to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered callers who have been bereaved or are preparing for bereavement. Our trained volunteers also welcome calls from affected family, friends, colleagues and carers.