Staff support and development Personal Support Bereavement affects those around you in different ways. • Offer support to other patients as necessary. • Be aware of your own reaction to death. • Find time to debrief with colleagues, seek support as appropriate. • Consider clinical supervision session if felt necessary. Staff can also access further support including: • • • • •
Staff counselling service Occupational health Chaplain department Line managers Peers
Staff development and training All staff who are involved in the care of dying patients and in supporting family, carers and/or others at the time of a death and afterwards, should participate in appropriate training and development. The Trust has a responsibility to provide training opportunities, and it is the responsibility of the Line Manager in conjunction with the staff member to identify and meet training needs.
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