The Maudsley Hospital in Denmark Hill has launched a new service for people in Southwark and s0uth-east London whose loved ones have committed suicide.
The service works with people who live in Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley or whose loved ones lived or died in these boroughs. Staff support people in the aftermath of suicides, offering practical support like funeral arrangements, as well as emotional support.
The service, which is run by South East London Mind as well as the NHS trust that runs the Maudsley, is available for people of all ages including children and young people who feel they may benefit from support.
Dr Michael Holland, medical director at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust said: “Our suicide bereavement service will support people in the community who are affected by suicide and, we hope will reduce the risk of further deaths by suicide in this vulnerable group through preventative, outreach work.”
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