In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Dr Erin Thompson, Founder and Director, Loss Foundation / Clinical Psychologist who shares how her personal experience of loss led her to found The Loss Foundation – the UK’s only charity specialising in support for people bereaved by cancer. Erin shares how health and social care staff can build confidence rather than seek perfection when talking to those who are bereaved. Erin highlights the importance of acknowledgement, honest conversations and the value of group-based support.
You can listen to the episode on Spotify or visit the Podcast page for more information.
Please visit The Loss Foundation website for further information.
A transcript for this podcast can be found here.
This animation is one example of the short educational videos NES have produced for health and social care professionals around bereavement - please visit our video wall to see more.
Discussing dying is something most of us shy away from. The potential discomfort is not just in the patient’s mind - it’s also likely to be in the minds of the professionals who are looking after them. This NES video aims to help healthcare professionals discuss dying openly and honestly with their patients.
Two downloadable leaflets which accompany the video can be found here: summary leaflet and detailed leaflet.
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