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Returning to work after a bereavement
Cruse Project Manager Lucy Dennis looks at the challenges faced when returning to work after a bereavement.
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Remembering those who died on 7/7
This week marks the 17th anniversary of the 7/7 terror attack when we remember those who died that day. Our thoughts are with all the families and friends affected by the attack.
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New research shows how bereaved children suffer at school
A new research review highlights the devastating effect losing a parent can have on children's education.
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Supporting people with learning disabilities through grief
Beth Britton, Consultant for MacIntyre’s Dying to Talk Project, explains how the project is supporting people with learning disabilities who have experienced a bereavement
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Cruse supports Celebration Day
June 26th is a day to pause, reflect, remember and celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us.
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Men, mental health and grief – a conversation
Three Cruse volunteers look at how grief affects men's mental health, and what can help.
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Cruse welcomes recommended changes to the Covid inquiry terms of reference
We are relieved that the Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has recommended adding support for bereaved people to its remit.
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Sharing stories
How reading, writing and drawing helped Kitty Wheeler after her friend's death
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It’s complicated – grief on Mother’s day when your relationship was difficult
Mother’s Day can be really tough if you’ve lost a mum or are a mother whose child has died. It can be even more complicated and painful if you had a difficult relationship before they died.
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Bereaved people let down
Cruse disappointed by Covid inquiry draft Terms of Reference
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Coping as restrictions ease
As we reach the two-year anniversary of the first lockdown, restrictions are being removed across the UK. But many of those grieving someone who died are still struggling.
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Julia Samuel’s Grief Works App
The Grief Works app is designed to take you on a step by step journey through grief and help increase resilience. Here Julia Samuel explains how it works.
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