Health and Adult Social Care
An online and printed funeral guide, providing help and support to those who are dealing with death, arranging or preparing for a funeral or coping with grief.
A national service that can help you find practical and emotional support at the end of life and through bereavement.
A national centre that has an extensive range of practical information to support and advise people regarding what needs to be done when there has been a bereavement.
If you have difficulty understanding or remembering information when important decisions are being made that affect you, you may need the help of an advocacy service. The councils pages have information about how you can access an advocacy service and be assisted to express your own wishes and feelings.
Holistic assessment, advice and support to in-patients and out-patients with illnesses that are not curable. The aim is to maximise quality of life by addressing the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients and their relatives or carers.
A national charity that supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Their vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives.
A national helpline that aims to provide a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. They provide support not only at times of crisis but also for ongoing needs of callers over their lifetime. The helpline is staffed by volunteers, all of them bereaved parents trained, supervised and supported by professional teams.
A national charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of people affected by, and at risk of, diabetes. They provide information, advocacy, help and peer support, so people with diabetes can manage their condition effectively.
A national coalition of 30,000 members across England and Wales which aims to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life.
The Facing the Future service has been developed by Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care to help support people who have been bereaved by suicide.
Facing the Future support groups will give you the opportunity to meet others who have lost someone to suicide and share your experiences and feelings. Each support group is run by two trained volunteer facilitators from Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care and the groups run once a week over six consecutive weeks, with each session lasting for 90 minutes. There are a minimum of five and a maximum of eight participants in each group and sessions are free of charge.
You can register your interest in attending a support group by completing the online registration form.
A local charity with varied services that support children, families, young people, adults and older people. They are developed where a gap in existing services has been identified and help Sussex people live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Their aim is to provide high quality, flexible and personal support services for local people where and when they need it most. Their services aim to give individuals and communities the support they need to improve their quality of life and feel a part of a wider community.
A local home-based care service providing services that help people with care needs remain independent in their own homes.