This episode is marking Grief Awareness Week, as we talk to colleagues who support staff and visitors through bereavement. In this episode, we talk about
- The language we use when talking about death
- When to seek help for bereavement
- How different hospital services support colleagues and visitors affected by the death of a loved one
- How grief evolves over time
You will hear from
- Martin Connell, Staf Counsellor, St George's Hospital
- Rev Dr Mike Thornton, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy and Voluntary Services, gesh
- Lydia White, Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist, St George's Hospital
- Robin Dobinson, Mortuary Manager, St George's Hospital
If you have experienced bereavement, you can access the following support resources.
For everyone
- Cruse Charity helps with processing grief and provides a checklist of what to do when someone dies
- The Good Grief Trust offers a selection of support options for different circumstances and a search for local support options.
Gesh staff can access the following support (please search the intranet for contact details)
- Staff counselling service
- Chaplaincy and spiritual support
- Bereavement group at St George’s Hospital (please get in touch with the Staff Support team for details)
