A place to share, heal and remember
Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and hard to put into words. Whether your loss is recent or from many years ago, you don’t have to face it alone.
The Comfort Room is a welcoming, supportive space where people who are experiencing grief can come together. You are free to talk, to listen, or simply to sit quietly among others who understand.
This group is hosted by Calder & Ryburn Primary Care Network, in collaboration with Staying Well Calderdale, to offer a safe and compassionate environment for connection and support.
What is The Comfort Room?
The Comfort Room is a gentle, informal gathering for adults who are living with grief after the death of someone they love. There is no pressure to share your story, and no expectation to “feel better” by a certain time.
Each session offers:
- A calm, supportive space
- Shared understanding with others who are grieving
- Time to reflect, remember, and connect
- Light refreshments
Who is it for?
- Adults aged 18 years and over
- Anyone experiencing grief, whether recent or from the past
- People who want to talk, listen, or simply be in shared company
- You do not need a diagnosis, referral, or to have attended before.
When and where?
What to expect
The Comfort Room is not a counselling session or a therapy group. It is a shared space grounded in kindness, respect, and confidentiality. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
You can:
- Share memories or feelings if you wish
- Sit quietly and listen
- Take time for yourself in a supportive setting
Working together
The Comfort Room is delivered through a partnership between Calder & Ryburn Primary Care Network and Staying Well Calderdale, combining healthcare and community support to help people feel less alone during difficult times.
Need more information or support?
If you would like to know more before attending, or if you need additional support, please contact us:
📧 wyicb-cal.calder-ryburn-events@nhs.net and a member of the team will get back to you.
FAQ’s
No, there is no pressure to speak. You are welcome to listen, sit quietly, or take part in whatever way feels right for you.
No. The Comfort Room is not a counselling session or formal therapy group. It is an informal, supportive space where people can come together in shared understanding.
Simply turn up. There is no referral or booking required.
The Comfort Room is for anyone who has experienced the death of someone they love. This could be a partner, family member, friend or someone else important to you. Your loss may be recent or past.
Sessions are relaxed and gentle. There may be quiet conversation, shared reflection or simply time spend together in a calm space with others who understand you. There will be light refreshments available.
At the beginning of the session, attendees are reminded aboout the group rules. These rules include respecting each other’s privacy and allowing people the space and opportunity to speak.
Please contact us at wyicb-cal.calder-ryburn-events@nhs.net where one of our team will contact you and help to address your anxieties to allow you to attend.
It’s okay to step outside, leave early, or ask for support from the facilitators. You are encouraged to take care of yourself in whatever way you need.
All our facilitators have received bespoke training from the National Bereavement Service for how to help faciliatate conversations about death and bereavement.
