SAFE Guide - Warrington and District

Warrington and District

How a bereavement affects people is individual, so people will grieve uniquely. Feedback from other bereaved families has highlighted that adapting following a loss can be complex and often the simplest of roles that a partner or friend may have been responsible for in their relationship, is now theirs and this can be daunting.

There will be services locally you need to access and we thank the following businesses for supporting this publication.

We hope you find them useful.

Age UK Tel: 0800 169 6565 E-mail: general@ageuklondon.org.uk | Web: www.ageuk.org.uk Offers support for older people; particularly significant life change and distress The Compassionate Friends E-mail: helpline@tcf.org.uk | www.tcf.org.uk Provides support and friendship for bereaved parents and families.

Tel: 0345 123 2304

Cruse Bereavement Care Tel: 0808 808 1677 E-mail: helpline@cruse.org.uk | www.cruse.org.uk Trained volunteers offer emotional and practical support through 180 branches nationwide.

The Lullaby Trust Tel: 0808 802 6868 Email: support@lullabytrust.org.uk | www.lullabytrust.org.uk Supports the families of a baby who has died suddenly and unexpectedly, with a 24-hour helpline, a network of befrienders countrywide, meetings, advice and leaflet available.

Macmillan Cancer Support Tel: 0808 808 0000 E-mail: contact@macmillan.org.uk | www.macmillan.org.uk Offers emotional support and information to people with cancer, their families, friends, and professionals working with them.

The Samaritans Tel: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org | www.samaritans.org Someone you can talk to who will give you support. There are over 180 branches which are open 24 hours a day.

SSAFA Forces Help Tel: 0800 260 6767 www.ssafa.org.uk A national charity helping serving and ex-service men, women, and their families in need.

The Terrence Higgins Trust Tel: 0808 802 1221 Email: info@tht.org.uk | www.tht.org.uk A charity providing practical support, help, counselling, and advice for anyone with concern about HIV or AIDS.

MOTORS

WE CAN BUY YOUR CAR

Uncertainty in the period immediately after bereavement is certainly not a time any of us would choose to deal with pending legal and financial matters.

Sadly it is an essential task sorting out the deceased's financial affairs, and this does often include their vehicle.

We are a family-owned motor company in Warrington that has been serving customers for over 45 years. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service.

We can offer a swift, professional and expedient service answering enquiries from the recently bereaved asking if we are able to buy the car of a late family member.

We endeavour to make the whole process a quick, painless way to sell a car without anyone incurring additional costs or stress at such a difficult time.

We’d like to help any way we can.

Please call 01925 230360 today to speak to one of our team

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Looking out for our local community

We understand collecting prescription medication in person can sometimes be difficult, which is why we offer a free prescription delivery service.

Should you wish to receive your prescription at home, let us remove any stress that visiting a pharmacy may cause at this sensitive time.

Please get in touch:

01925 634550 45 Cotswold Road | Warrington | WA2 9SF

Clearing a home or moving house after bereavement can be a trying and difficult time. Quite apart from the emotions involved in going through a loved one’s personal items, there’s also the practical issue of disposing of all the large items, including unwanted furniture, beds and white goods.

We are a professional and compassionate local company that can take all the stress and worry out of such tasks. Our experienced team of bereavement clearance specialists can ensure everything is handled with the respect and care needed under the circumstances.

T. 0800 4480645

www.thehouseclearanceteam.co.uk

THE DOGS PAD K E N N E L S & C AT T E RY

DO YOU NEED HELP LOOKING AFTER A LOST LOVED ONES PET? Grief can be a big cause of loneliness.

At Bridgewater Day Care in Warrington, we provide a fun and stimulating day care service providing high Book a quality support.

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Call us on: 01942 723 115

Queen Street | Golborne | Warrington | WA3 3AF

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Let us help you take care of them while you are going through such a difficult time.

We are a family run business who have been operating our dog kennels and Cattery in Warrington for over 30 years, we board dogs, cats and small animals.

T: 01952 261734 • www.dogspad.co.uk

Care and Nursing at Home

After the loss of a loved one it can be a very overwhelming time, if you are unable to manage yourself we are here to help. We can provide weekly cleans to keep on top of things for you or if you have a property to sell we can offer a one off clean.

WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS WE ARE HERE TO HELP For more information call Michelle: 0800 488 0398

Do you need a Helping Hand?

After the loss of a loved one you may need some extra care to help you stay at home.

Looking for care?

01925 541 638

Our team of expert carers providing home care in Warrington are committed to providing high quality care services carefully tailored to suit your needs.

• Companionship • Personal care • Respite care • Housekeeping • Help with medication

More information www.helpinghands.co.uk

M HANDYMAN WARRINGTON www.bhf.org.uk/

Helping you organise and make sense of a loved ones possessions.

Sorting through a loved one’s personal items after they pass away can be a big job. Whether they lived in a small apartment or a huge house, the sheer volume of things can be overwhelming.

We are here to help you.

Call us on 0800 138 6556

Need a Helping Hand with Your Property Maintenance?

Painting We are here to make your home maintenance Decorating worries disappear – Gardening so don’t hesitate to get Plumbing in touch!

Kitchen Fitting

07883 289479

www.mhandymanwarrington.com

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