We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Suicide Bereavement Support service in Lincolnshire. Amparo, a unique Suicide Postvention service, is part of Listening Ear; a registered charity and growing social enterprise offering support and counselling services (accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy), with its headquarters in Merseyside.
The new Amparo service, funded by NHS Lincolnshire ICB, will provide free support to individuals and families across Lincolnshire, as well as for professionals supporting the bereaved.
The Amparo footprint covers a population of over 13 million people, or approximately 23% of the population of England, making it the largest provider of support after suicide in the country. Within these areas, there are significant demographic differences, in particular their population make up and the diversity of their communities. Amparo has been successful in both urban and rural areas, providing a service that is individualised for each beneficiary.
The free support offer includes:
- Contact within 24 hours of a referral
- One to one support from a named Amparo Liaison Worker
- Information, practical and emotional support
- Practical support liaising with Police and other agencies
- Support at Inquest
- Help with any media enquiries
- Help overcoming any feelings of isolation
- Referrals and signposting to other services as required
- Adult Counselling
- Counselling for children and young people
- Critical Incident Debriefing
- Zoom awareness sessions for professionals – https://amparo.org.uk/free-briefing-session/
Richard Brown CEO of Listening Ear “We are delighted with the recent announcement that Amparo will now be available to people living in Lincolnshire. Amparo has grown from its Merseyside base to now support people in Cheshire, Merseyside, South Yorkshire, Kent and Medway, Coventry and Warwickshire, Thames Valley, Lancashire, Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. Extending our service across Lincolnshire means we now cover over 23% of the English population. Support for those bereaved by suicide is one of the six priorities in the national strategy, “Preventing suicide in England – A cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives, 2012.” Amparo focusses on this support and helps those affected with practical and emotional support”
Published 01/11/2022