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PETAL Support as a charity will assess any new advice, and current measures for public safety for each of our offices. This information will be under constant review for our service provision and keeping people COVID-19 informed.
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Welcome to the PETAL Support website
PETAL was established in 1994 and is the most recognised, and longest serving Criminal Justice bereavement support organisation in Scotland. This service is specifically for people affected by serious crime (Homicide) bereavement grief/loss, of close family members to homicide/culpable homicide or suicide in Scotland. Our professional service for bereaved people is supported by Scottish Government and other funders. The PETAL service provision is FREE and we provide a safe and confidential environment, where those experiencing bereavement grief and loss, as a direct result of homicide or suicide. This service provision includes children and young people (15-24 years old at this time). As a 'duty of care' to bereaved people self-referring, or being referred by another support agency, PETAL Support will decide if our service meets the immediate needs of the person, and advice will be given if another more suitable service is available (this may be within the NHS for example).
PETAL provides support - irrespective of the time of the event - and aims to provide each new client with the support they need within fourteen days from initial contact (if the referral protocol is achieved).
PETAL is a registered Charity with no affiliation to any religious or political party and is open to all sections of the community.
We offer services in Hamilton Lanarkshire, Central Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee (Please note: Currently PETAL Therapy/Counselling is available by on-line platform or telephone support at this time)
