Services for those bereaved by suicide

Final 3 weeks of public consultation on services for individuals who have been bereaved by suicide (Easy read version available)

PHA recognise the importance of reviewing current services for individuals who have been bereaved by suicide and most importantly listening to the views of service users, families, local communities and organisations delivering services to ensure an appropriate service model.

Our Public Consultation is an opportunity to have your say on the provision of services for individuals who have been bereaved by suicide.

If you wish to join our final in-person consultation event in Belfast on 21st March, please complete the attached registration form and return to Engage.PL2@hscni.net

You can also share your views by completing an online survey.  This survey will be available for 12 weeks from 16th January 2023 until 9th April 2023.

An easy read version of the consultation survey is also available.

All responses to the consultation should be summitted by 9th April 2023 when this consultation closes.

Child funeral fund: Families in Northern Ireland to receive payments

Child funeral fund: Families in Northern Ireland to receive payments

 

A new fund to help families in Northern Ireland pay the cost of a funeral following the death of a child will be available from June.

The Child Funeral Fund will offer a one-off payment of £3,056 after the death of a child under 18. The money will also be made available in the event of a still birth after 24 weeks.The fund is not means-tested and will be available to all families regardless of their financial situation. Read more …. https://tinyurl.com/3ndh4xv9