Bassetlaw charity JOEL offers support ahead of Coronation Street stillbirth episode

Bassetlaw charity JOEL are reaching out to grieving families in the district as Coronation Street prepares to air a sensitive storyline about a couple who deliver a stillborn baby.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jan 2017, 12:44 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2017, 11:40 BST
JOEL co-founder Emma Pearson.JOEL co-founder Emma Pearson.
JOEL co-founder Emma Pearson.

The episode, which will run on Monday, January 9, features scenes where characters Michelle and Steve lose their baby to stillbirth.

JOEL, now a registered charity, has been helping Bassetlaw families who have experienced the loss of a baby since its launch in 2012- and is keen to help anyone who might be affected by the screenign.

Rachel Hodges, JOEL vice hair, said: “This episode is going to touch a lot of people. We will be offering support, counselling and a telephone hotline for people to call or text on 07591740287.

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“We want anyone who would benefit from our support to know that help is available.”

For more information visit JOEL’s website t www.joelthecompletepackage.co.uk

The next JOEL monthly support group will take place at The Golden Ball, Victoria Square on Saturday, February 4 at 10am.

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