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Online Bereavement Counselling Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our Online Bereavement Counselling Service.

Meet our Online Bereavement Counsellors, Ksenia and Kim

Sue Ryder Online Bereavement Counsellors Ksenia and Kim support people coping with grief through our Online Counselling Service. In this blog, they share how they support clients navigating through life and relationships after a bereavement, and explain why it's so crucial that Sue Ryder have put grief at the forefront of their work.

Support for young people dealing with grief and bereavement

We have collated a range of resources - including videos, podcast, helplines and social media accounts - specifically to help young people dealing with grief.

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Palliative and end-of-life and bereavement training

We can offer bespoke training to suit the learning needs of your team or organisation.

Bereaved people claim lockdown deaths became ‘just a statistic’

We are marking six months since the first recorded death from coronavirus in the UK by calling on government to permit ‘bereavement support bubbles’.

Sue Ryder calls for statutory paid bereavement leave

Sue Ryder is calling on the Government to introduce two weeks statutory paid bereavement leave for all UK employees for the loss of close relative or partner after research shows workplace grief costs the UK economy £23 billion per year.*

Manifesto for bereavement support, palliative and end-of-life care

Alongside other charities, we’ve produced a set of calls for palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement support that show what we want to see from the next Government.

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Palliative and bereavement charities urge party leaders to do more to support people affected by death, dying and grief

This week (6th-12th May) is Dying Matters Awareness Week, a time to encourage everyone to talk about death, dying and grief.

Watch: Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP and Lottie Tomlinson talk about our new bereavement research

Watch Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP and Lottie Tomlinson talk about the key findings and recommendations from our new research into bereavement support across the UK.

Sue Ryder gains support from cross-party MPs and organisations to call on Government to bolster bereavement support in the workplace

Answers to common questions about grief

When someone dies, the people close to them can feel a whole range of emotions. Here are some of the questions we frequently hear about grief and bereavement.

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Sue Ryder braces for unprecedented demand for services this January

Sue Ryder is preparing for an unprecedented surge in demand for its online bereavement support services this January, as it encourages others to be Grief Kind for the year ahead.

Losing a grandparent

The death of a grandparent can affect multiple generations within a family, even though this type of bereavement can be seen as a normal part of our lives and getting older.

Sue Ryder survey reveals almost half of people experience poor mental health following the death of a loved one

In response to the survey commissioned by Sue Ryder, we are launching our #JustSaySomething campaign in a bid to encourage everyone to open up about grief and bereavement.

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What to say to someone who is grieving

While each bereaved person’s experience will be different, these tips will give you ideas for how to help them feel heard and supported.

How can you support someone who is grieving?

Looking for advice on how to help someone who is grieving? Here are some things you can do for a bereaved person to support them through their grief.

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Teaching children about grief is an investment in public health

Death and grief are currently not included in the national curriculum. There is an urgent need for change, according to Sue Ryder.

Lisa Riley and Richard Arnold announced as new Sue Ryder Ambassadors

Actress Lisa Riley and TV presenter Richard Arnold have announced their new roles as official Sue Ryder Ambassadors for the national bereavement, palliative and neurological support charity.

Grief support groups

Grief support groups can provide a source of comfort and friendship, at a time when you may feel more alone than ever.

Losing a partner or spouse

Losing a husband, wife or civil partner can be hard to accept. Here we share information and advice to help you deal with your grief.