Bereavement
Support for People with
Learning Disabilities
| "Feeling all mixed up and crying. headaches, wouldn't eat" (Dorothy) | We
are all deeply affected when we lose someone we love. |
After
a death, there may be things to think about or choices to make |
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It
is often difficult to let others know how you are feeling. There are
people to support you through this difficult time, for example, friends,
family or carers. |
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| "The nightmares were horrible - having a friend to talk helps" (Dorothy) | |
| Things you might want to think about: | |
| > Do you want to say goodbye to the person who has died? | > Do you want to go to the funeral? |
| > Do you want to know anything about the death? | > Do you want to send flowers? |
| > Do you feel you need someone to help you with your grief? |
> Do you want
someone to go to the funeral with you?
> Do you have anything to remind you of the person who has died?
> Do you have anything to remind you of the person who has died?