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AtaLoss Announces National Bereavement Matters Season
AtaLoss has announced the launch of Bereavement Matters, a new annual two-month season of bereavement awareness taking place across the UK each November and December.
AtaLoss Begins 10th Anniversary Year Backed by Archbishop and Prime Minister
AtaLoss sets out 10th year vision for UK bereavement support with endorsement from Archbishop of Canterbury and Prime Minister.
Welcoming Dawn Hobson, Our New Head of Partnerships and Signposting
Dawn Hobson joins AtaLoss as Head of Partnerships and Signposting, bringing deep expertise in bereavement advocacy and healthcare.
Northern Ireland Leads on Leave for Baby Loss in Pregnancy
Northern Ireland will introduce bereavement leave for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks from April 2026.
AtaLoss CEO Speaks With Prime Minister About Bereavement Support
Our CEO, Yvonne Tulloch, was delighted to be invited to attend the Prime Minister’s Easter Reception at 10 Downing Street.
AtaLoss Patron Becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
AtaLoss is delighted that our Patron, Dame Sarah Mullally, has been installed as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Ataloss’ Response to Scotland’s Assisted Dying Bill Decision
The debate surrounding assisted dying has brought to the forefront a range of important and often challenging topics. These include how we approach death and dying, the role and provision of palliative care, and the experiences of grief and bereavement that follow loss.
The Bereavement Journey® prison pilots. Early indicators of long-term benefits for prisoners and prisons
AtaLoss shares impact from a 2025 pilot of The Bereavement Journey® in prisons, with indications of long term benefits for prisoners and prisons.
COVID—19 Day of Reflection, 8th March 2026
The pandemic opened our eyes to how grief can be more complex or delayed when we’re prevented from meeting with loved ones or from saying our goodbyes when someone dies. The Covid-19 Day of Reflection, 8 March, offers us a moment to pause and reflect.
AtaLoss CEO Yvonne Tulloch Named CEO Monthly’s Most Influential CEO 2026
AtaLoss CEO Yvonne Tulloch Named CEO Monthly’s Most Influential CEO 2026 in recognition of her leadership in Bereavement Support
Parliamentary Event Today Highlights Urgent Need for Effective Bereavement Signposting
A parliamentary event hosted by the APPG on Grief Support and the Impact of Death on Society held today in National Grief Awareness Week highlighted the lack of access to bereavement support and called for for central signposting via AtaLoss.org.
AtaLoss Appoints Legal and Governance Expert Raj Parker as New Trustee
AtaLoss is delighted to announce the appointment of Raj Parker to its Board of Trustees.
AtaLoss’ Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Fundraiser returns for 2025—26
Between now and midnight on 7th January 2026, local residents can register to have their Christmas tree collected and recycled by AtaLoss.
AtaLoss Featured on BBC Songs of Praise for All Souls’ Day
We’re delighted that AtaLoss and The Bereavement Journey® are featuring in this Sunday’s BBC Songs of Praise episode for All Souls’ Day, a time in the church calendar dedicated to remembering those who have died and offering comfort to those bereaved.
Traitors Star Revd Lisa Coupland joins AtaLoss as Ambassador
Revd Lisa Coupland, the Church of England priest who first came to public attention on series three of BBC’s The Traitors, has become our latest celebrity ambassador.
AtaLoss welcomes appointment of its Patron Bishop Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury
AtaLoss, the UK’s national bereavement charity, has warmly welcomed the appointment of its Patron, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, announced as Patron of AtaLoss
The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has become a Patron of UK bereavement charity AtaLoss. She brings significant national leadership experience in bereavement.
Transforming Bereavement Support, Transforming Lives – Our Case for Support 2025
AtaLoss is launching its new Case for Support: Transforming Bereavement Support, Transforming Lives (Autumn 2025) tonight at Lambeth Palace. The event marks the beginning of a national appeal to ensure that everyone in the UK can find timely, compassionate help when facing loss.
Liberal Democrat Leader praises national Bereavement programme which eases cost to the NHS and welfare system
Sir Ed Davey MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has praised AtaLoss’ The Bereavement Journey® programme on its societal effectiveness and cost-saving following its Impact Evaluation Report.
The Bereavement Journey® – New Report Reveals The Support Programme delivers £33.5 million wellbeing boost
An independent evaluation has revealed that a UK-wide bereavement support programme, delivered by churches for their communities, has generated wellbeing benefits valued at more than £33.5 million over two years – with significant potential for national public health adoption.