Saying Goodbye

Do you need to talk to your child about the death of a loved one in the context of COVID-19?

If you find yourself in this very sad and difficult position, it is hoped that this short animation and downloadable children's book will support you in having these conversations.

A hard copy of the Saying Goodbye book is also readily available for your child to personalise and keep. Please ring 028 9615 0934 or email PaedsPsychology@belfasttrust.hscni.net to request a free copy.

We’ve also created a version which can be printed out: https://adobe.ly/3aphMF7

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

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Membership of the Regional Workforce Wellbeing Network

The Regional Workforce Wellbeing Network is led by Dr Sarah Meekin, Head of Psychological Services in BHSCT and the majority of the 17 Health and Social Care  organisations in Northern Ireland are represented in this network. At the start of the COVID-19 response this network was tasked with supporting managers and staff with the development and delivery of psychological support services for staff working across Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.