Resources to support those who are bereaved :
When Someone has died - published by the Scottish Government : http://www.hris.org.uk/patient-information/information-about-health-services/bereavement/
What to do after a death in Scotland - published by the Scottish Government : http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/47133/0025575.pdf
Talking about bereavement - published by NHS Health Scotland : http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/4476-Talking%20about%20Bereavement.pdf
Overdose Bereavement - published by Scottish Government Drugs Policy Unit : http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/259247/0076870.pdf
Leaflets available from Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland, and available at www.crusescotland.org.uk :
"We're sorry to hear ....."; "Living through grief"; "Time with the children"
The Little Book of Loss - published by Perth and Kinross Schools Bereavement Project : http://www.littlewebsite.org
After a suicide - published by Scottish Association for Mental Health : http://www.samh.org.uk/media/125564/after_a_suicide.pdf
Websites which can offer, or signpost to, support for people who are bereaved:
http://www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk offers support to those who feel alone or depressed
http://www.cosca.org.uk/ : Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland - a useful resource for people who are interesting in finding/using a counsellor/psychotherapist; or in training as a counsellor/psychotherapist.
http://www.crusescotland.org.uk/ : Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland - offers care and support ot people who have experienced the loss of someone close to them.
http://www.littlewebsite.org/ : link to The Little Book of Loss, developed by primary schoolchildren in Perth and Kinross as a resource for young children.
http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk Miscarriage Association - offers support, information and comfort to those who have been affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, whether recently or long ago.
www.scottishcotdeathtrust.org - offers support to families across Scotland who have lost a baby or child suddenly and unexpectedly.
http://www.nawidows.org.uk/ National Association of Widows - offers support, friendship and understanding to both men and women who have lost their partners through bereavement.
http://www.rd4u.org.uk/ : The Road for You - part of Cruse Bereavement Care (England, Wales & NI), the site was created by and for young people to offer support when they have lost someone close to them.
http://www.roadpeace.org/ : provides support and advice for people bereaved and injured in road crashes.
http://www.samm.org.uk/ : Support After Murder and Manslaughter - offers advice and support to victims' families.
http://www.samaritans.org/ offers emotional support for those experiencing feelings of distress and despair.
http://www.scard.org.uk/ : Support and Care After Road Death and injury - supporting all people affected by road death and injury.
http://www.sids.org.uk/ : The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) supports families bereaved in this way.
http://www.uk-sands.org/ : offers support to family and friends when a baby dies during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
http://tcf.org.uk.index.htm : The Compassionate Friends (TCF) offers understanding, support and encouragement to bereaved parents after the death of a child or children. They also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
http://www.thewayfoundation.org.uk/ : support for young people who have been widowed.
http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/ : providing support, services and guidance to children, young people, their families and anyone concerned about a grieving child.