Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice runs a family support service for the families and carers of people who are at the end of their lives. Social workers work with other staff members to identify families who are in need of support. They can offer a sitting service to enable carers to have some time away from their caring responsibilities and bereavement support and counselling to those who have lost a loved one. We hear from Benita who looks after her mother and has regular support from a sitter and Trevor, a bereaved man, explains how he was initially reluctant to have counselling but came to find it helpful and supportive in dealing with his grief.
