Bereavement support

Grief is a deeply personal journey and one that can affect your life in many ways. To help you navigate your way through your grief journey, we run a five-week Bereavement course at the Cancer Support Centre and further courses in the community.

If you would like to speak to one of our team about bereavement support, you can:

• Drop in to our support centre at 23 Northumberland Road Sheffield S10 2TX or at one of our Big Purple Bus locations
• Phone on 0114 553 3330 and select option 1
• Email us at cancersupport@wpcancercharity.org.uk

Supporting You Through Christmas After a Cancer Bereavement

Christmas can bring mixed emotions and added challenges when you're grieving the loss of someone close.

Join our series of four Online Grief Circles, created for people affected by a cancer-related bereavement. Led by Toby Oliver, an experienced therapist and grief counsellor, each session will explore a different aspect of coping with grief during the festive season, with practical suggestions and the opportunity to connect with others who understand.

There is no pressure to speak. You can share as much or as little as you wish, ask questions, or simply listen in a safe and supportive environment.

Attend one session or all four. Whatever feels most helpful for you.

IMPORTANT

Because grief circles involve open discussion of loss and bereavement, some participants may find the conversations difficult or upsetting.

If you are currently experiencing significant mental health difficulties, are in crisis, or require a higher level of support than a peer support group can provide, these sessions are not suitable for you at this time.

Next Dates

• Monday 30th November 7pm-8pm
• Monday 7th December 7pm-8pm
• Monday 14th December 7pm-8pm
• Monday 4th January 7pm-8pm

How to book

To book on please phone 0114 553 3330 (option 1) or email cancersupport@wpcancercharity.org.uk

Our Bereavement Course is designed to support people who are experiencing loss and to help you find your own path towards healing. The course will be facilitated by Toby Oliver, a Counsellor and Grief Therapist.

We recommend that participants join the course when it has been at least three months since their bereavement, as this allows some time for the initial intensity of grief to settle and for reflection and shared learning to feel most supportive.

Next dates

6-week course (St Leonard's Church, Arbourthorne Rd)

• November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
• December 21st

5-week course (Charity Support Centre, 23 Northumberland Road)

• March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (2027)

How to book

If you are interested in joining our next bereavement course, please email the team on BigPurpleBus@wpcancercharity.org.uk or call 0114 553 3330.