Bereavement
Find out where you can get help and support for bereavement.
You can contact these organisations yourself without speaking to a GP first.
Surrey Cruse Bereavement Care
Support, advice and information for children, young people and adults when someone dies. The charity also works to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.
Patients of all ages are eligible.
Phone: 0808 808 1677
Mind
Mind provides information on bereavement, where to go for support, and suggestions for helping yourself and others through grief.
Cruse
Cruse can help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Princess Alice Hospice
Princess Alice Hospice offer Bereavement café's which are run by volunteers, they are local drop-in sessions which are open to all bereaved people, creating a safe space to share experiences and connect with other bereaved people.
Fetcham Princess Alice Hospice Café (1ST Wednesday each month 10-11:30am)
Epsom Hospital Princess Alice Café (1st Friday each month 2:30-4
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please email volunteering@pah.org.uk
MASH : Men Alone Self Help
MASH meetings do not follow an agenda and are in the form of a social gathering. Members can say as much, or as little as they want about any topic. Meetings enable members to socialise, share their experiences and learn from others.
There are two MASH groups, one is based in Dorking and held at the Medwyn Centre Thursday 2-4 and one in Reigate. Both meet weekly.
To learn more, please contact Tom by phone or by email at tomcpearson@googlemail.com.
Phone: 01306 883961
Other organisations that could help you
There are a number of other NHS services and charity groups that work in our area.