PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Coronavirus: Mental Health Services (4 May 2020)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)
Answer
A number of charities and voluntary organisations provide a range of valued services for people experiencing bereavement, including Cruse Bereavement Care which provides a national helpline as does the National Bereavement Partnership COVID-19 Hub. For National Health Service staff, a confidential bereavement support line and other sources of support are available at the following link:
The Government is taking a cross-Government approach to address bereavement support, and what is needed to ensure that families and friends of those deceased get the support they need - particularly during this very difficult time.
We are working with the NHS, arm’s length bodies and other organisations to assess the increased need for psychological support as a result of COVID-19 and are committed to ongoing engagement with the voluntary sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to work closely to assess how we can support charities in doing their important work.
Answered by:
Ms Nadine Dorries (Conservative)
13 May 2020
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