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Letters from the grief club
Letters from the grief club is a collection of letters by young grievers writing to their newly bereaved selves. Beth French and Kate Moreton explain how the book came about and share the top tips they learned from their contributors.
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The Worry Drawer
Comedian Hatty Ashdown found that support from Cruse, and her stand-up comedy, were both ingredients in staying afloat and finding the joy in talking about her mum again.
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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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