Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Bereavement Coordinator

A Bereavment Coordinator has been employed by the Greater Western Area Health Service to provide and coordinate bereavment follow up to family members and carers of patients registered with specialist Palliative Care Services.

The Bereavment Coordinator can also provide consultancy and support to clinicians and service providers.

If complex or prolonged gref is identified, referral can be made to local available services to assist the family member/ carer.

There are also some bereavment support groups available in some towns across the Greater Western Area Health Service.

If you would like bereavement support please contact your local Palliative Care Service or the Bereavement Coordinator on 02 63933396 or 02 63933380

Helen

Helen Hodgkins

Bereavement Coordinator (Mon - Wed)
Greater Western Area Health Service
Anson Cottage
302 Anson St
ORANGE 2800
Ph 6393 3380

Community Social Worker (Wed - Fri)
Community Health Centre
129 Sale St
Orange
Ph 6393 3300
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