Vital funding boost for High Peak bereavement group

People living in the High Peak area who have experienced the loss of a loved one will be able to access vital support thanks to a funding boost of more than £123,000.
By Lucy Roberts
Published 20th Mar 2020, 15:57 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2020, 15:57 BST
High Peak CVS will receive a three-year grant of £123,933.High Peak CVS will receive a three-year grant of £123,933.
High Peak CVS will receive a three-year grant of £123,933.

A three-year grant of £123,933 from the National Lottery Reaching Communities programme will be given to High Peak Community and Voluntary Support.

The funding will enable the charity to continue delivering its bereavement support in central Glossop, which has directly supported more than 80 people since it was launched in March 2018, as well as develop two new daytime groups and an evening group across the High Peak.

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Liz Fletcher, bereavement and loss support group leader, said: “I am delighted that we are able to expand our bereavement support across the High Peak, which has been developed in full collaboration with those who need our support.

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“We are also working in partnership with other relevant services to create effective and compassionate support groups, holding people as they take time to grieve in the most appropriate and understanding company of all, other people who are also grieving.”

The Glossop pilot was funded by Tameside and Glossop Integrated NHS Foundation Trust (ICFT) to help improve the health and wellbeing of those that have suffered bereavement. The pilot launched with an initial membership of 12 and within a year an additional evening group was set up to meet demand for support.

Liz Fletcher added: “Everybody experiences grief in different ways – some may feel anger or shock, a deep sadness as well as complicated and mixed feelings such as relief, guilt and regret, others may feel incredibly lonely, lost or even numb to their feelings. Bereavement can have a detrimental effect on wellbeing by affecting sleep, appetite and motivation to participate in everyday activities like exercising and socialising, asking for help or being able to offer help. The pilot group has proven invaluable in providing a safe space where people can open up about their feelings and start to take steps towards leading a different life without their loved one.”

If you or anyone you know may benefit from this group or would like to know more, contact Liz Fletcher via [email protected] or 01663735350. ​​​​​​​

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