I agree with Sharon 100% - stop medicalising and start normalising
Regards
Amanda Savage BSc(Hons);SpPrac OH; RGN; DON; NEBOSH
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Naylor, Sharon [HMPS]
Sent: 12 July 2010 17:31
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] bereavement
One of the things that I feel is important is that "bereavement" is not
necessarily a clinical issue and maybe there is a case for not
"medicalising" issues too much. Having been through the awful process
myself and also worked in palliative care I do think that - while
support is important - it is also important to stress that the feelings
that an individual experiences are in fact normal, part of the healing
process, and that there is no "quick fix" (or as someone said to me when
I was feeling particularly helpless, the only way over it is through
it).
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Sent: 12 July 2010 17:25
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] bereavement
Hi all
I have recently been asked to sit on a forum to devise an action plan
to introduce a HSC bereavement strategy into a large healthcare Trust.
My remit will be staff support following bereavement whether of a
personal nature or following a traumatic incident at work. We currently
offer staff support through Occupational Health as well as referral to
a counselling service which is contracted in (if we deem it neccesary),
and we can provide information on outside support agencies. We have an
inhouse suicide project officer who can arrange counselling on an
individual basis and specialist suport in this field. Obviously our
role also involves looking at the impact on work and any
recommendations re this.
I am looking at any areas of best practice and would be grateful for
any information anyone can share.
Regards
Jeanette Armour OHNP
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