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)