Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Monday, 6 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2017. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Friday, 17 November 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Bereavement Counselling
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of staff working in the Bereavement and Aftercare Support Service have received training for their duties in that service since 2014; what training was provided; who delivered that training; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Army's Bereavement and Aftercare Support team are a part of the overall welfare process, with specific focus for the notification and aftercare support for casualties and bereaved families.
Eight of the 10 members of the team have attended a Visiting Officers course. This provides an awareness of the many and varied reactions to the loss of a loved one, an understanding of the extent of the Army's duty of care, and where support for the families can be obtained.
Further development comes from the shared experience and best practice gained by working closely with Visiting Officers and Regional Brigade Casualty Officers.
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- 111719
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- 2017-19
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- Armed forces Staff Training Bereavement counselling
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- Yes
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