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We talk about finding love after a bereavement on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme

24 September 2018

ITV’s Political Editor, Robert Peston has bravely talked about the guilt he felt after finding love again after his wife, Sian died from cancer in 2012, aged 51. His story sparked a debate about finding love again after the death of a partner and we were invited to take part in a live discussion about this on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme on Wednesday 24 September 2018.
Midcountries Co-op choose Cruse as charity partner

20 September 2018

We are delighted to announce that The Midcountries Co-operative Funeralcare has chosen Cruse Bereavement Care to be their new charity partner this year. The Co-operative Midcountries Funeralcare branches will be supporting Cruse’s local bereavement services by doing a range of different fundraising activities throughout the year.They have already raised £1,043.
Our response to the new Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Act given Royal Assent

13 September 2018

Today (Thursday 13 September 2018), the new Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Act has been given the royal stamp of approval which will mean bereaved parents are entitled to two weeks of paid leave after a child dies.

Congratulations to our runners in the British London 10K

12 July 2018

On Sunday 15th July 2018 our largest running team to-date took on the British 10K - running through the streets of London on a blistering hot day! Luci, our Area Support Coordinator and Fundraiser in West Sussex was one of the forty runners who took part. The four runners from West Sussex finished successfully and have raised nearly £1000 for their Area.
Bereavement Expert Lois Tonkin on Disenfranchised Grief

07 June 2018

Yesterday evening saw Lois Tonkin, an expert on bereavement deliver an engaging presentation on Disenfranchised Grief to a packed room of 60+ volunteers and Cruse staff.  The large audience and number of questions showed the interest this subject raises. The loneliness that can be experienced when in such circumstances was really brought home, and what was surprising to some was the extent of how many different types of disenfranchisement there actually are.
London Bridge attacks one year on - Some Cruse insight

04 June 2018

3rd June 2018 marked the one year anniversary of the London Bridge attack. Cruse was heavily involved supporting survivors and family and friends. 
A thank you to all Volunteers during Volunteers' Week 2018

31 May 2018

Volunteers' Week is the first week in June every year and we would like to thank all our 5000 volunteers for their time, dedication and support.
Cruse invited to the dedication of the National Memorial to British victims of overseas terrorism

17 May 2018

Cruse COO Andy and Operations Manager Nicola Dias (pictured right in front of the memorial) attended the dedication of the National Memorial to British victims of overseas terrorism held on 17 May at The National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. Two Cruse staff and twelve volunteers attended the dedication, and were available to provide support to the 260 bereaved people attending the moving ceremony.
World-renowned composer dedicates 50% of proceeds of Royal wedding song to Cruse

11 May 2018
Bereaved by Dementia launched at Welsh Assembly

04 May 2018

New bereavement service launched in Wales addresses the complex needs of people affected by dementia  
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