Bereavement support during the coronavirus outbreak

Bereavement, which is a difficult experience at any time, is taking place under very challenging circumstances during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Both those who experience loss as a consequence of COVID-19, or through any other cause may suffer increased trauma and may be cut off from some of their usual support network.

Essex County Council have put together some general resources to help anyone who has been bereaved find the support they need at this time.
 

Bereavement support contacts

In response to the expected increase in demand for general support for bereavement, Essex County Council have worked with Faith group, voluntary and community sector partners to create a directory of local contacts in the community who can provide a listening ear and help to signpost you to other support.

All the contacts who have offered to provide emotional and wellbeing support have shared some key principles. These include providing someone to listen and signpost, to encourage onward referral to a GP and to apply their own organisational procedures in relation to safeguarding and GDPR (data protection).

Contacts in the West Essex CCG Area - Uttlesford, Epping Forest and Harlow

Key - sources of support where provided