Bereavement Services
In Stockport
Beechwood Cancer Care
Dealing With The Diagnosis And The Impact On The Day-To-Day
At Beechwood, clients will be given guidance and advice on managing the roller coaster and all that goes with it, starting with the smaller things from experiencing fatigue and making sure they’re eating well, to concerns about finances and work. Dealing with the manageable things means we can work together on the bigger picture, understand feelings, and help come to terms with the diagnosis.
Beechwood support
We always take the time to get to know and understand each of our clients individually to offer the right blend of support for each one. We provide a range of services in our care packages such as professional counselling, complementary therapies (available following referral for Beechwood’s Psychological support), discussion groups and one-to-one support.
Beechwood offers a safe place to receive and exchange support and get information and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of being newly diagnosed. By sharing experiences, individuals learn from others who are in (or have been in) similar situations. Beechwood’s support helps clients make sense of what is happening and empowers them to gain a sense of control and a sense of calm. Together, at Beechwood, we can help work towards the new normal.
If our support is something you feel you could benefit from, please do get in touch with us.
Contact Details
0161 476 0384
enquiries@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk
Chelford Grove Stockport Greater Manchester SK3 8LS
Talking Therapies
NHS Stockport Talking Therapies is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Stockport. We were previously called Stockport Healthy Minds.
They offer support and treatment if you're experiencing problems such as low mood, stress, anxiety, panic attacks or difficulty sleeping.
They can work with you if you have post-natal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, or eating difficulties. They can also help you to manage the emotional impact of a long-term physical health problem, or chronic pain.
With the help and support from their team of therapists and counsellors, these feelings and symptoms can be managed, guiding you to a successful recovery.
Contact Details
0161 716 5640
In other areas or Nationwide services
Cruse Bereavement Care
One to one support
We offer one to one sessions with one of our trained bereavement supporters. These usually take place over the phone or via a video call. You’ll normally see one of our volunteers between one and six times.
What happens during a session?
In one to one sessions you can explore your grief with your bereavement supporter. You can talk about the person who died, how their death is affecting you, and how you are coping. Using counselling skills, your supporter will help you to understand what you are going through and develop coping strategies.
How can it help me?
One to one support offers a safe, confidential space for you to explore emotions. It helps to you explore feelings and thoughts and make sense of your world. It can be very helpful if you are feeling a lot of distress.
If extra support is needed, the Cruse National helpline, offers emotional support and volunteers will be able to discuss what help is available in your area.
0808 808 1677
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service is here for anyone living in Greater Manchester who has been bereaved or affected by a death, no matter the cause of death or how long it’s been. If you’re grieving and need support, please give us a call or email. Our friendly bereavement practitioners are here to listen and help find the right support for you.
The service also has dedicated suicide bereavement practitioners to ensure that those bereaved or affected by suicide can speak to someone who will have a greater understanding of what they may be going through and help them access appropriate support.
Contact Details
0161 983 0902
Gaddum centre
Gaddum is a charity leader in providing health and wellbeing services in Greater Manchester. If you need help, someone to talk to or to speak up on your behalf, the Gaddum team can help. Gaddum works in advocacy; providing you with a voice and will support you to look after your rights, they offer carers support and therapy services including adult and child counselling, palliative care and a safe space for the BAME community.
Contact Details
0161 834 6069
Gaddum, St. Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Manchester, M15 5BJ
Sands
At Sands, we understand the complex range of emotions there can be when a pregnancy is lost or a baby dies.
We know that everyone is affected differently and that there is no right or wrong way to feel. Each person needs different types of support and this can change over time. Some people may be happy to talk, others might take comfort from quietly reading about others' experiences, while some may prefer to meet face to face and share their experience.
Some of our channels, such as the free national helpline, email support, support chat and resources, are suitable for anyone who has been affected, including parents, other family members, friends, colleagues and health professionals. Other channels, especially our online spaces and local support groups, are best suited to those who have direct personal experience of pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, whether as someone who has been pregnant themselves, or a partner.
There are a number of ways you can contact Sands; the helpline on 0808 164 3332 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 9pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings., by email and the GriefChat on their website. Sands also offer support through the online and face to face groups and their bereavement app.
Contact Details
0808 164 3332
Shine a light on suicide
Shine a light on Suicide are bringing suicide out of the dark in Greater Manchester because it affects us all. Whether you’re feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone.
Being bereaved by suicide is not easy. You may be feeling a whole range of emotions. No matter what you’re going through or if you want to talk to someone about finding the right support, Shine a light on Suicide provide names of local and national organisations on their website.
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