Swan End Of Life and Bereavement Team
Our Swan End of Life and Bereavement Specialists based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are here to support people and their loved ones when they are receiving end of life care.
We also offer bereavement support and information about community services if required. We are able to visit wards and give support to families and staff, and provide bereavement support calls as well.
You can contact a member of the Swan Team directly on: 01253 952456.
Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 8.00am-4.00pm
If we are unable to answer, please leave a message on the answerphone and we will call you back as soon as we can. Please remember we are here to listen and support, both before and after a bereavement.
Here are some useful contact numbers for other support services you may find helpful either now or in the future:
The Good Grief Trust
Here to help all those affected by grief in the UK – information and
support including virtual support groups. Includes a directory of
information for all including child bereavement.
www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Cruse Bereavement Support
www.cruse.org.uk
Telephone: 01772 433645
Linden Centre
The Linden Centre provides support for family members of patients
who have been supported by Trinity Hospice services.
www.trinityhospice.co.uk
Telephone: 01253 952582
Counselling in the Community
Local counselling.
www.counsellinginthecommunity.com
Telephone: 0808 1963483
NHS Talking Therapies
Provide a range of talking therapies for people (aged 16 and over)
who are experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety and
depression. Formerly known as ‘Healthier Minds’.
Blackpool residents: 01253 955700
Fylde and Wyre residents: 01253 955943
AMPARO
Amparo provides emotional and practical support for anyone
affected by suicide.
www.amparo.org.uk
Telephone: 0330 0889255
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
For adults run by the bereaved for the bereaved.
Helpline Monday - Sunday 9.00am - 9.00pm
Telephone: 0300 1115065
Note: all the services above are not emergency services.
If you are in mental health distress and need urgent help you can
call the crisis line on 0800 953 0110 or Samaritans on 116 123. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
