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Bereavement and Loss

Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. As well as bereavement, there are other types of loss such as the end of a relationship or losing a job or home.

Guides

  • Bereavement support for care staff

    Losing someone close to you, whether it’s a family member, friend or colleague, can be devastating. This loss may be especially difficult during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic because you may not have been able to...

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  • How to practice mindfulness

    Being mindful can be as simple or as advanced as you choose to make it. You may have come across meditation and think you need to sit cross legged for hours in deep contemplation in order to achieve inner peace. You coul...

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  • Being with bereavement

    Losing a loved one is something we are likely to experience as we grow older. Even if someone’s been ill for a long time, when they pass away it can be very difficult to deal with.

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  • Depression and anxiety

    Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects people of all ages. Some people may be more susceptible than others. It is more than simply feeling sad, unhappy or fed up.

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Helpful resources

Supporting bereavement

A guide to helping the bereaved

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