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Grief Awareness Week (2–8 December)

This year’s theme is “Growing with Grief.”

Grief affects everyone differently, and nobody should have to navigate it alone. To support conversations in practice and help with signposting, we’ve put together a summary of local and national bereavement services available for adults, children, young people, families and carers.

Please see the information below and reach out if you or someone you know needs support.

Local Bereavement Support

Wandsworth Bereavement Service

One-to-one bereavement counselling for Wandsworth residents.
Free when referred by a GP

Wandsworth Children’s Services

Local bereavement options for children and families

Family Information Services

Royal Trinity Hospice – Bereavement Services

Available to family & friends of those who have died under Trinity’s care, and some groups open more widely, examples of support available include:

Bereavement Nature Therapy Group – Nature therapy in Trinity’s gardens and glasshouse;
accessible for those who prefer outdoor activity-based support.
Bereavement Support Programme – 8-week group offering coping tools and peer support.
1:1 Support – emotional, psychological, and practical bereavement support.
Walk & Talk Group – monthly informal walk for connection and support.

Self refer to the Royal Trinity Hospice

NHS Bereavement Support Services

National Adult Bereavement Services

The Good Grief Trust

UK-wide charity that brings together 1,000+ bereavement services under one umbrella, helping people find tailored local and national support. Their online directory lets you find tailored support (by relationship, age, location). They also provide 24-hour and evening helpline information.

Visit the The Good Grief Trust website