Talking about Bereavement

A primary care approach to bereavement - developing an educational resource for clinicians

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Dr Sheena Sharma, Associate GP Dean, Thames Valley / NHSE and Senior GP Partner and GP Trainer and Dr Lynsey Bennett, GP and Bereavement Care Fellow Thames Valley and Wessex Primary Care School, who discuss a primary care approach to bereavement and the development of an educational resource for clinicians to support patients who are bereaved. 

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

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Finding hope: An Advanced Cancer Nurse Specialists perspective

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Amanda Gabor, Advanced Cancer Nurse Specialist in cancers of unknown primary, brain, sarcoma and other rare tumour, who shares her experiences of supporting patients who are dying, supporting patients loved ones who are experiencing anticipatory grief and finding hope in these moments.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the Finding hope: An Advanced Cancer Nurse Specialists perspective transcript on our website.

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An innovative model of staff bereavement support

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Susan Robertson and Karen Crosbie, members of the spiritual care team in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, who discuss the bereavement support service they have been offering to staff in Crosshouse Hospital. They are also joined by Lizzie Mackie and Izzy Ferrier who have both benefited from the service who share how this service has helped them with their own grief and bereavement.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the An innovative model of staff bereavement support transcript on our website.

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Experiencing bereavement in ICU: Demonstrating our compassion and humanity

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Dr Ben Slater, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine who discusses his experience of bereavement in ICU and demonstrating compassion and humanity.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the Experiencing bereavement in ICU: Demonstrating our compassion and humanity transcript on our website.

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A person-centred approach to bereavement care: A line manager’s perspective

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Anna Alexander, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Connect Manager at NHS Education for Scotland. Anna has worked in NHS Scotland for 22 years in an administrative capacity and has been a line manager for much of that time. Anna talks about her experience as a line manager in responding to bereavement within that role. Anna also shares how it feels to support others and how this impacts on us as people in our roles. This episode will be of relevance to all health and social care staff but particularly for line managers.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the A person-centred approach to bereavement care: A line manager's perspective on our website.

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Supporting families through a bereavement in pregnancy: A bereavement support midwife's perspective

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Marcia Dean, Bereavement Support Midwife at NHS Grampian who discusses her experience of providing good bereavement care and supporting families through a bereavement in pregnancy.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the Supporting families through a bereavement in pregnancy: A bereavement support midwife’s perspective transcript on our website.

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Bonus Episode: NES Bereavement Education Conference 2024

In this Bonus episode, Lynne Innes talks to members of the NES Bereavement Education Programme – Dr Clare Tucker, Dr Ken Donaldson and Dr Graham Whyte. Each guest shares some insights into the learning and motivation behind organising the NES Bereavement Education Conference.

More information about the upcoming 2024 conference titled ‘Bereavement in the modern world: Kindness in the chaos’ can be found on the NES Events website.

To register for the conference, please click here.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the Bonus Episode: NES Bereavement Education Conference 2024 transcript on our website.

Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

A prison chaplain on listening, love and loss

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Jill Clancy, Chaplain, HMP Barlinnie who discusses the importance of listening and her experience of supporting those who are bereaved in a prison setting.

 

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the A prison chaplain on listening, love and loss transcript on our website. 

Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.