Bereavement specialists Ayrshire Cancer Support are reacting to the COVID-19 crisis by extending their counselling services to the people of Ayrshire.

They are now offering free specialist short term trauma and counselling support services to those bereaved, or working on the frontline because of the colossal grief caused by a COVID-19 death.

Laura Brown, head of income and marketing for Ayrshire Cancer Support, said: “We understand the significant grief caused by a COVID-19 death both to families, carers and to frontline NHS workers which is why we are offering specialist short term trauma and counselling support to those who need it throughout Ayrshire.

“If you have been bereaved through COVID-19 or are working in the frontline NHS and would like support, please call us on 01563 538008.

“We are here to help.”

The charity have also set up a designated COVID-19 trauma fund to deliver this service which can be found on their Facebook page or if you would like to make a donation call 01563 538008 or email fundraising@ayrshirecs.org.

All counsellors are experienced and qualified to diploma level.

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