Bereavement Support

In the unfortunate event that a person has passed away, there are some things that must be done in the first few days.

Please click below to view the step by step guide on the UK Government website.

What to do when someone dies - Step by step:

Age UK Oxfordshire - Bereavement Support Group

This group meets once a month to chat with others who have lost a loved one or who feel lonely and isolated.  

Age UK Oxfordshire | Bereavement support

North Oxford Bereavement Group

A Bereavement support group for older people - a place of understanding and mutual support. Tea & coffee provided. 

North Oxford Bereavement Group | Oxfordshire MarketPlace

The Good Grief Trust know that many of those who are bereaved across the UK do not know where to turn for help. They have a choice of 1000+ charities and tailored local and national support services under one umbrella. 

The Good Grief Trust want to help you find the support you need as quickly as possible. You will find stories from others who have had a similiar loss, practical and emotional support and singposting to a choice of immediate tailored local and national support. 

They help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.

The death of someone close to you can be devastating. Sue Ryder can help you find information and advice to help you cope with the grieving process.

Child Bereavement UK help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. They also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.

Preparing for the end of life can be emotional. It can be helpful to think about what support is needed now, and what support might be needed in the future. This charity explains what end of life care is, how to choose where to be cared for, and ways of coping with the emotional impact.

We recently assisted with the Good Grief Trust's most recent campaign. The theme of this year was "Growing with Grief", we gave out free seed packets and acorns in our waiting room for patients to take away and plant in memory of a loved one.

HealthWatch also visited and gave out their most recent survey to patients: Let's talk about dying - your views