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Bereavement support guide for managers - dealing with the sudden death of a service user

This guide helps managers support staff after the sudden death of a client or service user, through suspected suicide or substance use.

This guide helps managers support staff after the sudden death of a client or service user, through suspected suicide or substance use.

National Bereavement Care Pathway Northern Ireland - Listening events in January

The NBCP (National Bereavement Care Pathway) is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and is led by Sands. The vision of the project is to achieve equitable care for every bereaved parent and every family, every time there is a pregnancy loss, or the death of a baby. The project will create a set of five bereavement care pathways: Miscarriage including molar and ectopic pregnancy, termination of pregnancy for foetal anomaly (TOPFA), stillbirth, neonatal death, and sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) with the parent voice at the forefront of each. Throughout January 2025, the team will

Help is at Hand this International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

As International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day approaches on Saturday 18 November the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who has been bereaved by suicide to avail of the emotional support available to help them address their feelings and to restore hope. The PHA’s booklet ‘Help Is At Hand’ is a compassionate resource which draws on the experience of those affected by a loss through suicide and focusses on the practical help that can be offered to those grieving. The booklet can be found at www.pha.site/HelpIsAtHand Fiona Teague, Regional Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Lead

World Suicide Prevention Day: Contact Lifeline if you’re in distress or despair

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Lifeline are highlighting the importance of talking to someone if you are struggling with negative thoughts or feelings, or are overwhelmed by what is going on in your life. Lifeline operates a 24/7, 365-days-a-year service, where trained counsellors are available to speak to anyone experiencing mental health lows or suicidal thoughts. Lifeline also offers support if you are a friend or family member of someone who you think might be suicidal or has talked about suicide and you need advice on what to do

Support following an unexpected death (English and translations)

This leaflet provides brief information on sources of support following an unexpected death.

This leaflet provides brief information on sources of support following an unexpected death, including the HSC Bereavement Network and the Bereaved by Suicide support services in each Trust.

Death and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic: supporting each other following the death of a colleague

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since this resource was originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those facing a bereavement.

Death and grieving in a care home during the COVID-19 pandemic: a guide to supporting staff, residents and their families

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since this resource was originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those working in care homes.

COVID-19 bereavement resources

These booklets provide advice for people who have experienced a bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic period. 

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since these resources were originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those facing a bereavement.

Recurrent pregnancy loss

Produced by the PHA in partnership with the Health and Social Care Board, health professionals, Health and Social Care Trusts and service users in response to a clear need from service users, these resources provide reg

Help is at hand: support after someone may have died by suicide in Northern Ireland (English and translations)

This booklet offers practical guidance and emotional support following a possible death by suicide.

The purpose of this booklet is to provide practical guidance and emotional support following a possible death by suicide. It considers the range of feelings and reactions that may be experienced following an unexpected death, and offers advice on how to cope in the immediate aftermath of a bereavement and in the weeks, months and years following. It examines the issues that may arise for people with a particular relationship to the person who has died, and also provides guidance on how to support someone who has been bereaved.

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