It is sadly possible that you or one of your colleagues may suffer bereavement and loss. It can be very difficult to find the words to express yourself if you are grieving, or to support someone who is. This page will provide you with some resources to support those suffering bereavement.
If you do suffer bereavement, please inform your line manager- there is specialist guidance for line managers to help them support you at this time. University staff can find practical information on the Compassionate Leave intranet page. Support can also be accessed through the Caplaincy Centre.
Outside the University community, staff can access immediate emotional support over the phone 24/7 from the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), information on loss and bereavement in the Homelife section of the online element of the EAP, the Wellbeing Portal, and/or you may find the resources of specialist bereavement charities helpful:
Cruse offers support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. The Cruse website has articles on grief and bereavement, including tips on how you can help yourself and others. The Cruse helpline number is 0808 808 1677, open Monday 9.30-5pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9.30-8pm, Friday 9.30-5pm (excluding bank holidays). You can also email Cruse.
You may also want to look at the Five Ways to Wellbeing pages for wellbeing information and activities also at this time:
Find out about support from the Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing tips and tools.
Find out about wellbeing support and training from around the University.
Find out about Lancaster University groups and networks.
Find out about volunteering opportunities and ways to give.
Find out about physical activities for wellbeing.
