About the Bereavement services department

The Bereavement services department operates across the Trust, offering advice and support to staff and parents in dealing with end of life issues and related difficult situations.

It comprises of two elements:

• Bereavement support
• End of Life Care group

The Bereavement services department aims to be a point of contact for anyone working in the Trust, requiring support in caring for a dying child and after the death of a child.

The End Of Life Care group meets regularly to develop core standards for issues around death and dying and to monitor implementation of an end of life care pathway.

It also seeks to enable staff who already have strong professional links with the children and families in their care to identify, address and support decision-making choices.