AtaLoss bereavement signposting and support website
https://www.ataloss.org/ Live Chat with a counsellor and great signposting to many general and specialist organisations who can help with bereavement.
Counselling
Spokz People wellbeing community and programme
https://disabilityhorizons.com/spokz-people-wellbeing-community-and-programme-for-disabled-people/ “The Spokz People Wellbeing Community and Programme is a mental health platform for disabled people and those with health conditions and their families, now partnered with Disability Horizons Spokz People CIC (community interest company) is a not-for-profit organisation and social enterprise that provides mental health and wellbeing support to disabled people and their families. Over the …
National Covid-19 Charity
Check out the link to find lots of help and information. Examples below of the CovidLoss wall and GriefChat but there is also useful bulletins of issues related to the pandemic. https://covidaidcharity.org/ Covid Aid is the Uk’s charity devoted to Covid-19 issues. Here you can find news and information about long-Covid, grief and bereavement, current …
Local Government Association (LGA) says that school-based counselling should be available to all children.
https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/lga-make-school-based-counselling-available-all-children-tackle-rising-child-mental “School-based counselling needs to be available and fully funded by the Government in all state funded secondary schools and academies to help support rising numbers of children and young people reporting mental health issues during COVID-19, the Local Government Association urges today. The number of young people in contact with mental health services in …
Dorset Mind – Adult Counselling
https://dorsetmind.uk/help-and-support/adult-counselling Dorset Mind are now providing adult counselling (please note there is a cost to this service – see their website for more details) This is provided online or by telephone. “How to access counselling Everyone who uses our counselling service will be contacted by our Counselling Team Leader Claire. Claire will discuss your needs with you, …
Support for all School Staff
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ Twinkl has teamed up with charity MIND to support all school staff throughout the pandemic. “For free, confidential, emotional support, text KEYWORKER to 85258 or call 116 123, any time, night or day. All in confidence with trained volunteers. Discover more resources recommended for educators below. As a teacher, it’s a unique time with worries you probably …