Bereavement Support

LOSS AND GRIEF When you lose someone you love, it can be devastating and may throw your world into chaos. Everyone's experience of losing a loved-one is different. You may experience physical symptoms as well as emotional ones. Your mood might swing between feelings of despair and anger, and intense sadness and fear. You might feel tired and lethargic or hyperactive and unable to settle. Such feelings are to be expected when your life is dealt such a shattering blow. Your journey through grief will be unique and only you know how you are feeling. Sometimes having someone to share your feelings with can be very helpful. This page explains the help that is available from Treetops Hospice if you would like some support on your bereavement journey. We believe that by talking through your thoughts and feelings with a trained support worker, you may be helped to find new meaning, a renewed sense of purpose and a way forward. Whether you choose to ask for support or decide to manage by yourself or with the help of family and friends, may we wish you well as you work your way through this difficult time and offer you our sincere condolences on your loss.

THE SERVICE Who offers the support? The service is managed by the Bereavement Support Worker who is an Accredited Counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. The support is provided by trained bereavement support volunteers and qualified counsellors. How do I access support? Telephone the Bereavement Support Worker on 0115 949 7354 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. You will be able to arrange a time when she can visit you at home to talk about what support you may need.   What support is available? Treetops Hospice offers regular one-to-one support to people over the age of 18 at Polly's Bereavement Centre in Sandiacre. Should you be unable to access Polly's, support can be arranged in your home. There is also the opportunity of joining a monthly support group at the hospice. Occasionally you may be directed to another, more appropriate service.   For how long can I receive this support? The service is available for as long as is felt appropriate by yourself and your support worker. You are free to end your support at any time and to take up support again in the future if you wish.   When can I ask for support? Whenever you wish - there is no time limit,and you can ask for support weeks, months or years following the death of your loved-one. How much does it cost? There are no charges for this service but any donations are gratefully appreciated and help make it possible for others to receive support in the future.