Colin Murray Parkes, Bereavement – Studies in Grief in Adult Life (Penguin, 1998)

Colin Murray Parkes draws on his own research to develop some new theories around bereavement and its effects.

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Bereavement benefits to be given to families with children where the couple was unmarried

Around 10,200 parents bereaved before 6 April 2017 will be able to make a retrospective claim for Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA) dating back to 30 August 2018. READ MORE HERE
The legacy of the Covid pandemic

If you were bereaved during the Covid pandemic in 2020-2022, chances are you will still be suffering with your grief and could benefit from some support. Read more HERE.
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Bereavement benefits to be given to families with children where the couple was unmarried

Around 10,200 parents bereaved before 6 April 2017 will be able to make a retrospective claim for Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA) dating back to 30 August 2018. READ MORE HERE
Prince Harry's story of unresolved grief

AtaLoss CEO, Yvonne Richmond Tulloch has been considering Prince Harry’s newly released autobiography, ‘Spare’ and finds it to be all about unresolved grief.
Funeral Directors call for bereavement awareness to be on the national curriculum

We agree. Sign the petition to get bereavement awareness incorporated into the National Curriculum. READ MORE
A Heart that Works by Rob Delaney

BOOK An intimate, unflinching and fiercely funny exploration of loss by a man who lost his toddler son to a brain tumour.
Coping with a tragedy

When a death is senseless, involves multiple losses or children, or when it could have been avoided, there is a deeper sense of trauma and grief.
How to cope with a tragedy

Every death brings its own trauma to survivors. When there are multiple deaths or involve young people or could have been avoided, the sense of loss is heightened. READ MORE HERE
Supporting grieving young people training

AtaLoss provides training for any professionals working with and helping young people and children who have experienced loss of any type.
Tell Us Once

A Government service which informs central and local government services of the death all at one time.
*Bereaved by addiction or substance abuse

Finding support and how to give support to anyone bereaved by addiction and substance abuse
Sands Bereavement Support App

APP: Bereavement Support app for anyone who has experienced the death of a baby.

Talk to a Bereavement Counsellor

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How to deal with someone's belongings after they have died

Most of us value our relationships far more than our possessions. When a death robs us of an important relationship, their belongings can assume great significance for us and others. Here are some helpful tips if you are needed to help sort them out.
Why we can't stomach food when we lose a loved one

Sabine Horner considers the impact of bereavement on our digestive system and offers some advice to help. FIND OUT MORE.
Sands - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity

SANDS is a charity that provides support for parents and research following the death of a baby.
The Bereavement Journey - Nationwide

Run over 6-7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Looking after yourself

How to take care of you when you are bereaved. READ MORE HERE.
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland

Bereavement counselling and telephone support across Scotland
Facebook Covid-19 Support Groups

During the Covid 19 pandemic a number of Facebook support groups were set up and are still providing on-going support. We have listed as many as we can find here.