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Bereavement Service for Young People and Families

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From 1st December 2021, St Joseph’s Hospice will be providing a bereavement support for children and young people (CYP) who have lost a family member, care giver or other significant person
 
This is available free of charge for CYP up to the age of 18 who either live in City & Hackney or are registered with a City & Hackney GP. Support may include 1-2-1 and family sessions, parenting support, groups, art therapy and memorial events, and will be delivered virtually or face-to-face at the hospice. Interpreters are available as required.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

•    Children and young people up to the age of 18, their parent or caregiver
•    Registered with a City & Hackney GP or a resident of City & Hackney and have experienced a bereavement of  a significant person in their life 
 

 

Exclusions

•   Not a resident of City & Hackney or registered with a City & Hackney GP
•   Significant co-morbid mental health needs or an unresolved safeguarding concern at point of referral

How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: GPs, Social or health care professional on behalf of the child or young person

Directly by telephone

0208 525 3229

t: 0208 525 3229
If you would like to discuss any questions before making a referral please contact the Patient & Family Counselling Team directly and a member of staff will help you. Otherwise please refer via email.
Directly by email
Via a website

https://www.stjh.org.uk

w: https://www.stjh.org.uk
Self-referral

You can self-refer for an assessment via the First Contact team on 0300 303 0400 or ask a GP or other professional to complete a referral on your behalf. 
 

t: 0300 303 0400

External Links

Website

w: https://www.stjh.org.uk

Service Feedback

Email Address

e: STJ-PFC@STJH.org.uk

Phone Number

t: 0208 525 3229

Website

w: https://www.stjh.org.uk

Address

St Joseph's Hospice Mare Street Hackney London E8 4SA

Downloads

City & Hackney Bereavement Service for Young People and Families

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Grief in Pieces Bereavement Services

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Grief in Pieces Public Launch

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Last updated: Nov 18th, 2024
Review date: Nov 27th, 2026

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