Bereavement & Emotional Support

When a someone close to you passes away, it can be a challenging, emotional and lonely time – particularly if you have been caring for the person for a while. We cannot offer individual counselling but talking and sharing feelings with someone who is experienced in listening, or with other bereaved people who have similar experiences can be helpful.

We offer bereavement support in group sessions as well as telephone support for people who do not wish to attend a group, or cannot access one. Our bereavement support is reviewed after six months and can be provided for up to a year. For more details or to request support please get in touch.

You can also access our other services, including our events and Carers’ Passport Discount Card offers, for up to 3 years after your bereavement.

Group Support

We welcome bereaved carers who live in Hertfordshire or have cared in Hertfordshire and have lost the person for whom they cared in the last three years. We have groups in Ware and Watford. You can book onto future sessions for either group on our Events page.

We hope the free sessions will help you to:

• Share your experience with other people in a similar situation.
• Help you to find your own way to cope and move forward.
• Get the information you need about other support and services which are available to you.

The sessions are run by an experienced team of volunteers who will be present at all sessions to offer a listening ear and support.

Bereaved carers living anywhere in Hertfordshire are welcome to attend.

Confidentiality is respected within the group at all times.

If you would like more information or would like to arrange to talk to a member of the Bereavement Support Team, please get in touch.