Patient Affairs and Bereavement service
Patient Affairs is based in the main building (Princess Michael of Kent block) at Watford General Hospital and offer a bereavement service across the trust.
Their work involves dealing with extremely sensitive situations surrounding the legal documentation and processes following a bereavement. You can contact Patient Affairs on westherts.patientaffairs@nhs.net or 01923 217114 - please leave a message and we will get back to you.
Bereavement support
We understand that losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, especially if the death was sudden, untimely and unexpected. Please see our leaflets for information on advice and support:
Further information
Below you will find further information that may be useful to you at this sad time.
Find bereavement services from your council: https://www.gov.uk/find-bereavement-servicesfrom-council
Death and bereavement on government website:
https://www.gov.uk/browse/births-deaths-marriages/death
Step-by-step guide after a bereavement visit: https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death
Online resources on how bereavement and grief may be affected by this pandemic:
https://www.cruse.org.uk. Alternatively,
call their free helpline: 0808 808 1677
Facts about the coronavirus and supporting children through grief:
https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/forparents
The Compassionate Friends offer support to families after the death of a child of any age and from any cause: https://www.tcf.org.uk. Alternatively, call: 0345 123 2304
Information on funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic from Hertfordshire council: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-marriages-and-citizenship/deaths/funerals/funerals.aspx
