Publish date: 3 November 2025
Wednesday 5 November will see Guy Fawkes Day and there may be fireworks and bonfires on display during the lead up to the day and over the weekend.
For our Grenfell impacted community, the sights and sounds may cause some people to relive frightening feelings and memories, triggering their bodies’ fight or flight response, or causing increased heart rate and heightened awareness.
Learning from conversations we have had with people who have been affected in this way is that people should be aware of any local events going on in their area and make decisions that feel right for them. Some may want to participate, others may not and decide to take themselves away from the situation.
In the event that you experience any Grenfell-related distress when around Guy Fawkes festivities, it may help to breathe slowly and deeply, ground yourself in the present by reminding yourself that is it November 2025, or focus on positive relaxing images. If you need additional support please get in touch with the Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service. We can help.
You can:
Call us direct on 020 863 76279 every day from 8am to 8pm
Refer yourself to our service on our website www.grenfellwellbeing.com
Speak to your NHS therapist (if you are seeing or have seen someone)
If you are struggling to cope and need to talk to someone urgently call Overnight (after 8pm) please call the CNWL Urgent Advice Line on 0800 0234650
Other non-NHS support available
SHOUT – Anyone going through a crisis and needing support can text Shout to 85258
Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7 confidential support)
CALM – If you are struggling and need to talk, call 0800 585858 (5pm to midnight every day) or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you can try the CALM Webchat service