Practical, Financial and Legal Help After a Death

Grief can feel frightening and unbearable. If you are worried that you might harm yourself, cannot remain safe or believe somebody else is in immediate danger, please seek help now.

If you can, tell someone you trust what is happening and ask them to stay with you while help is arranged.

Northern Ireland 24 hours Lifeline
Free crisis support for anyone in Northern Ireland experiencing distress or despair.
UK and Northern Ireland 24 hours Samaritans
Confidential emotional support without judgement or pressure.
UK and Northern Ireland Text support Shout
Free confidential crisis support by text message.Text: SHOUT to 85258
Under 1924 hours Childline
Free confidential help for children and young people.
Northern Ireland Urgent medical help GP Out-of-Hours Service
Urgent medical care when your GP surgery is closed and the problem cannot wait. Telephone numbers vary by Trust area.
Northern IrelandLocal services Minding Your Head
Mental-health information and signposting to local services and helplines.

Know of a useful resource?

If you know of a useful website, organisation or service that should be included, please contact me with the details. I’ll review your suggestion and, if it is relevant, add it to the directory. Alternatively, if you need to updates please do let me know.

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