Understanding Grief

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)