Hospice launches new bereavement hub

End-of-life charity Treetops Hospice has launched a new bereavement hub to support people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

In partnership with the Erewash Social Prescribing team, it has started the hub in Ilkeston, offering vital information and peer support.

The group is led by trained volunteers, providing attendees with a safe and welcoming environment to share their experiences and offer support to one another.

While the hub does not provide formal counselling, it provides an opportunity for up to 15 people to connect with others experiencing similar grief.

If additional emotional support is required, the team of trained volunteers will signpost to relevant services, including Treetops’ therapeutic services.

Julie Waite, community in-reach lead at Treetops, said: “Through the bereavement work we do at Treetops Hospice, we recognise that there is a need for support out in the community and not everyone can attend the hospice in Risley.

“Living with loss can feel isolating, but with the Treetops Bereavement Hub, you’re not alone.”