Listening Ear
Sheffield City Council has launched a new service to help people bereaved during Covid19. The aim of the service is to provide practical, emotional health and wellbeing support to residents of South Yorkshire bereaved during this time, and to signpost residents to other support available as required.
The service provides:
· One to one telephone support from an qualified Worker
· Information, emotional and practical support
· Practical support dealing with healthcare agencies
· Local information with regards to the current funeral process
· Help overcoming any feelings of isolation
· Referrals and signposting to other services as required.
The Listening Ear Helpline is free of charge and does not have a waiting list.
Tel 0800 048 5224 or email helpline@listening-ear.co.uk
Here to Hear
Local Community Organisation Faith Star has launched a multi-faith, multi-language pastoral support line for people recently bereaved by Covid-19 . Open to all, but particularly focused on supporting Black, Asian and Minority
Ethnic communities.
Tel 0333 344 5659
Cruse Bereavement Care
Information and Resources on dealing with bereavement and grief
https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/coronavirus-dealing-bereavement-and-grief
The National Bereavement Service (NBS) offers free practical and emotional support to guide you through what needs to be done, whether that’s finding a reliable funeral director or understanding more about the legal side of bereavement – and will provide emotional support to those who need extra comfort during this challenging time.
https://www.ataloss.org/faqs/national-bereavement-service?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz8Tv25_T8QIVELrtCh0hVQOHEAAYASAAEgKWWfD_BwE