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Help with providing bereavement support

It may be especially hard to explain to a person with a learning disability that a friend or family member has passed away.

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What is this service?

Everyone's level of understanding can be different but if you're concerned about how to explain a death to someone with a learning disability here are some simple online resources which you may find helpful.

Talk to GriefChat

We know the loss of a loved one affects everyone differently.

Sometimes it can be easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about the impact of bereavement on your life.This is why we offer the GriefChat service for free.

GriefChat is available Monday to Friday, from** 9am to 9pm** (or by email out of these hours to info@griefchat.co.uk).

Celebrate their life

Share memories and celebrate the life of your loved one with family and friends by setting up a Tribute Fund.

A Tribute Fund is an online tribute page that you can create and personalise in memory of the loved one you have lost. It’s a special way to remember them and can be filled with memories for years to come.

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