Bereavement/Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Bereavement is an experience that can happen to any of us and if you are visiting this section of the website because someone close to you has died recently, we would like to offer you our sincere sympathy.
If you would like support at this difficult time, please see some resources below which can offer you information, help and guidance. Also included are some links to various organisations which provide support or information relating to different circumstances of bereavement.
The Trust’s Bereavement Coordinator works with staff throughout the Trust to promote quality end of life and bereavement care. If you would like to share information that would help with this please contact Gwyneth Peden:
Tel: 028 9442 4992 Mobile: 078 4146 8824
Email: gwyneth.peden@northerntrust.hscni.net
Alzheimer’s Society
Bereavement is the death of someone important to you. It is likely to bring about strong feelings of grief and sadness. See ‘Feelings after the person has died’.
Tel: 0300 222 1122
For more information go to www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support
Bereavement Advice Centre
For more information go to www.bereavementadvice.org
Bereavement Service
Offers relatives a single point of contact for reporting a death of someone who was getting a social security benefit such as State Retirement Pension, Attendance Allowance, Employment Support Allowance or Disability Living Allowance to the Department for Communities and helps them access any other benefits they may be entitled to.
Bereavement Benefits, Mail Opening Unit, PO Box 42 Limavady BT49 4AN
Tel: 0800 085 2463
For more information go to www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/contacts-az/bereavement-benefits
Bereaved by Road Traffic Collision – Brake Care
Helpline: 0808 800 0401
For more information go to www.brake.org.uk
Bereaved by Suicide
NHSCT Bereaved by Suicide Service, Inver 3, Holywell Hospital, 60 Steeple Road, Antrim
Tel: 028 9441 3544
Danielle Gallagher, Bereaved by Suicide Support Officer
Email: danielle.gallagher@northerntrust.hscni.net
David Olphert, Family Liaison for those bereaved by suicide
Email: david.olphert@northerntrust.hscni.net
Lighthouse Ireland
Support for those Bereaved by Suicide
Tel: 028 9075 5070
For more information go to www.lighthouseireland.org
Niamh Louise Foundation
“The aim of the Niamh Louise Foundation is to provide a safe environment where anyone can drop in to chat about worrying thoughts, thoughts of suicide and/ or self-harm. The Niamh Louise Foundation will provide love, understanding and respect with a non-judgemental listening ear”.
32 Coalisland Road Dungannon BT71 6LA
Tel: 028 8775 3327 / 0808 808 8000
Email: info@niamhlouisefoundation.com
For more information go to www.niamhlouisefoundation.com or www.facebook.com/nlfoundation
Lifeline Crisis Response
If you, or someone you know, are in distress or despair, no matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, Lifeline is there to help you. Lifeline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to listen and give you the help and support you need, in confidence. Calls are free from all UK landlines and mobiles.
Freephone Tel: 0808 808 8000
Cruse Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the wellbeing of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss.
Causeway Office Robinson Hospital Ballymoney
Tel: Northern HSCT Area: 028 2766 6686
NI Regional Office: 028 9079 2419
Helpline: 0808 808 1677
CRUSE Bereavement Care Family Trauma Centre: 028 9504 2828
CRUSE Bereavement Care Practical Support: 028 9442 6102
Email: northern2@cruse.org.uk
For more information go to www.cruse.org.uk
Samaritans
45 Mount Street, Ballymena BT43 6BP
Tel: 028 2565 0000
20 Lodge Road, Coleraine BT52 1NB
Tel: 028 7032 0000
Helpline: 116 123
For more information go to www.samaritans.org
Supporting Bereaved Parents
Child Bereavement
Tel: 0800 028 8840
For more information go to www.childbereavement.org.uk
Child Death helpline
Tel: 0800 282 986
For more information go to www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Compassionate Friends
Tel: 028 9265 2550 or 028 8778 8016
For more information go to www.tcf.org.uk
Cruse Child Bereavement Service
Interactive website for 12-18’s
Tel: 0808 808 1677
For more information go to www.hopeagain.org.uk
Life after Loss
For more information go to www.lifeafterloss.org.uk
Meningitis Trust
Tel: 0808 801 0388
For more information go to www.meningitis-trust.org
NI Miscarriage Association
National Helpline: 019 2420 0799, Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Local support group: Last Tuesday of month 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Millburn Complementary Therapy Centre, Coleraine
Contact Susan on 079 6688 5894
Fore more information go to www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
SANDS – Stillbirth and Neo-Natal Death Charity
NI Helpline: 077 4099 3450
For more information go to www.uk-sands.org
Bereavement Network
For more information go to www.bereavement-network.rcm.org.uk
The Mariposa Trust
Tel: 0845 293 8027
For more information go to www.sayinggoodbye.org
SIDS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Helpline: 0808 802 6868
For more information go to www.lullabytrust.org.uk
Practical Support for the Bereaved
Age NI Adviceline
Tel: 0808 808 7575
For more information go to www.ageuk.org.uk/northern.ireland
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 9066 3281
For more information go to www.cancerfocusni.org
Macmillan Cancer Support
Helpline: 0808 808 0000
For more information go to www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/index.html
Alzheimer’s Society
Helpline: 0300 222 1122
For more information go to www.alzheimers.org.uk
Bereavement Register
Registering relatives’ details will stop unwanted direct mail being sent to those who have died.
Tel: 0800 082 1230
For more information go to www.the-bereavement-register.org.uk
Social Services Bereavement Service
Tel: 0800 085 2463
NI Government Services – NI Direct website www.nidirect.gov.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
Tel: 0808 808 0000
For more information go to www.macmillan.org.uk
Wave Trauma Centre
The overall aim of WAVE is to offer care and support to anyone bereaved or traumatised through the violence of The Troubles, irrespective of religious, cultural or political belief. The philosophy and ethos of the organization is one of inclusiveness i.e. anyone bereaved or traumatised – those physically impaired as a result of the violence in Northern Ireland and those who care for them. Services such as Befriending, Psychotherapy/Counselling, Advice/Welfare, Training Opportunities, Complementary Therapies and Youth are available from all centres.
Tel: 028 2766 9900 (Ballymoney) or 028 8225 2522 (Omagh) or 028 9077 9922 (Belfast)
For more information go to www.wavetraumacentre.org.uk
Palliative Care
Day Hospice
Day Hospice offers you the opportunity to take advantage of a range of therapies and services allowing you to meet people, share experiences and take part in new activities. Day Hospice aims to help the patient manage their symptoms, helping them to gain more confidence at home and help improve overall quality of life. In the Northern Trust, this service is only available on Thursdays at the Robinson Hospital in Ballymoney.
Tel: 028 9078 1836
For more information go to www.nihospice.org
Macmillan Cancer Support
At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So we’re here to support you and help you take back some control in your life. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’re here. Services in this area include a volunteer service, helpline, welfare rights, information and support, complimentary therapy, meal time companions.
Helpline: 0808 808 0000
Tel: 028 9442 4394
For more information go to www.macmillan.org.uk
Marie Curie Helper Service
The Marie Curie Helper service is provided by trained volunteers who visit people in their homes offering companionship and support for up to three hours each week, all completely free of charge. Our service aims to fill the gap in meeting the emotional support needs of people with a terminal illness, and those of their carers. It also enables carers to cope better and continue with their caring role.
Tel: 0845 302 4851
Email: NIhelper@mariecurie.org.uk
For more information go to www.mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie Nursing Service
Marie Curie Nurses and Health Care Assistants provide nursing care and support for people in their own homes. They are available 24 hours of the day, seven days a week. They work closely with the district nurse with the aim of providing the care that is right for you when you need it most. Each visit may vary in length based on individual care requirements
Tel: 0800 716 146
Out of Hours Nursing Service Tel: 028 2566 3500
For more information go to www.mariecurie.org.uk
NI Hospice at Home Nursing Service
The Hospice at Home Service provides nursing care at home for the service user as well as practical and emotional support and respite for their family and carers. It allows the carers to have a break, either during the day and early evenings or if necessary at night. Referrals are made via the district nurse.
For more information go to www.nihospice.org
NI Hospice – Specialist Palliative Care Services
On occasions some people with complex symptoms require help from the Specialist Palliative Care Teams. This service is available to people in their own homes or in hospitals and works alongside the general doctors, nurses and other team members.
Tel: 028 9078 1836
For more information go to www.nihospice.org
For more information about your local area, please contact Anita Kelly, Locality Community Navigator on 078 1419 6935 or email communitynavigator.mu@ageni.org
This list is intended to act as a guide to support services available for people living in Mid Ulster Locality area. Inclusion is not exhaustive and does not necessarily constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation of that organisation or service.
If you are aware of organisations/community groups that would like to be included in this directory (free of charge), please contact the community navigator.