Understanding Grief

Understanding Grief

This episode is marking Grief Awareness Week, as we talk to colleagues who support staff and visitors through bereavement. In this episode, we talk about * The language we use when talking about death * When to seek help for bereavement * How different hospital services support colleagues and visitors affected by the death of a loved one * How grief evolves over time You will hear from * Martin Connell, Staf Counsellor, St George's Hospital * Rev Dr Mike Thornton, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy and Voluntary Services, gesh * Lydia White, Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist, St George's Hospital * Robin Dobinson, Mortuary Manager, St George's Hospital If you have experienced bereavement, you can access the following support resources. For everyone * Cruse Charity [https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/⁠] helps with processing grief and provides a checklist of what to do when someone dies * The Good Grief Trust [https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org] offers a selection of support options for different circumstances and a search for local support options.  Gesh staff can access the following support (please search the intranet for contact details) * Staff counselling service * Chaplaincy and spiritual support * Bereavement group at St George’s Hospital (please get in touch with the Staff Support team for details)

DFN Project Search at St George's Hospital

In this episode, we are talking to colleagues and one of the interns from DFN Project Search about the one-year transition to work programme for young adults with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum conditions they run at St George's Hospital. You can contact or find out more about DFN Project Search here: - Email: matthew.kaye@stgeorges.nhs.uk [matthew.kaye@stgeorges.nhs.uk] or projectsearch@stgeorges.nhs.uk [projectsearch@stgeorges.nhs.uk] - Phone number: 07360159940 - X: search_george - Instagram: projectsearchstgeorges - Facebook: Project Search at St George’s Hospital - Linkedin: DFN Project SEARCH St George’s - TikTok: dfnprojectsearchstg - Youtube: @projectsearch3056

Dying Matters Week: Conversation with the Palliative Care Team at St George's Hospital

In this episode we are talking to the Palliative Care at St George's Hospital, to spotlight the work they do as a part of Dying Matters Week. This year’s theme, ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters [https://www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-hospice-uk/dying-matters-awareness-week-power-honest-conversations]’, focuses on the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying – specifically between healthcare professionals and patients, their carers and their families. In this episode, you will hear from three members of the Palliative Care Team who work together to support patients and their relatives at the end of life. We discuss what drew them to this work, how it shaped their view of death and dying, as well as the practicalities of their work and tips for supporting people experiencing bereavement. Warning: this episode discusses topics related to death, dying, and end-of-life care, which may be sensitive or distressing for some listeners. We understand that these conversations can evoke strong emotions, memories, or personal experiences. Please consider whether it is a good time for you to listen to this podcast and if you feel uncomfortable, please pause and seek support if needed. Your well-being is important to us, and we encourage self-care throughout our discussions. If you require support, please contact the following resources: * For hospital staff, please contact Staff Support and Counselling team * If you need bereavement support, please contact your GP * Understanding grief and bereavement: https://www.cruse.org.uk * Government bereavement help and support: https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support

Keeping our staff and patients safe - a conversation with Security Supervisor, Peter Windus

The security team keeps our staff and patients safe on hospital sites 24/7, yet they are often unseen unless things go wrong. In this episode, we talk to the Security Supervisor at St George's to learn more about their work, the types of incidents they respond to, and tips for de-escalating a conflict.

Mindfulnes series - Joy

We have launched a mindfulness series to invite you to take 5 minutes of your day to check in with yourself and how you are feeling today. In this series, we will focus on different emotions, so you can select the episode that resonates with you today. In the first episode of the series, our colleague from Staff Counselling takes you through guided meditation to recognise the joy in your life - you can listen to it on a break, while taking a walk or for a sit-down meditation.