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Government announce law review for miscarriages

06 April 2018

Government announces a review into the law so women who miscarry before 24 weeks are able to register the baby's death. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-43640095    

Cruse volunteer Laraine Davies wins High Sheriff award for Clywd

04 April 2018

Cruse North wales volunteer Laraine Davies has been awarded the High Sheriff Award for Clwyd, Wales for her work as a volunteer supporting bereaved families with Cruse North Wales. The High Sheriff Awards were launched in 2013 to recognise individuals or voluntary/community organisations or groups (with charitable aims) that have made an outstanding contribution to their respective communities.
Child burial fees now waived in England

03 April 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May announces child burial fees to be waived from 1st April 2018, bringing England into line with Wales, where fees were waived last November. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43609657  

Cruse Wales director Janette appears live on ITV Wales last night

29 March 2018

Wales director Janette appeared on ITV Wales last night speaking on cuts to bereavement benefit.  Janette's interview starts at 4 minutes in. http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2018-03-28/catch-up-with-wales-at-six/  

The bereaved parents losing up to £100,000 in benefits

28 March 2018

Cruse is a member of the Life Matters, the task force for bereaved children and their families, and whose chair, Ben Brooks-Dutton, particpiated in the Victoria Derbyshire programme mentioned.  
Debbie Kerslake retires

26 March 2018

After 19 years with Cruse Bereavement Care of which eight were as CEO, Debbie is retiring at the end of this month. She arose to this position from the ranks, and as well as guiding Cruse, has been involved in many high profile activities including supporting the bereaved here and abroad for 9:11 (Twin Towers) The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and 7/7 The London bombings, along the way.
Cruse on National TV

14 March 2018

Today Cruse COO Andy, was the guest expert on Channel 5, Matthew Wright's The Wright Stuff.
Our Mother's Day tips reach four million people

12 March 2018

We knew Mother’s Day would be tough for people whose Mum has died, and thanks to the 44 thousand of you who shared our Tips for Coping with Mother’s Day we were able to reach over four million people on Facebook this year.
A short video on grief from the BBC

05 March 2018

A lovely video on people of all ages speaking about grief. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/stories-43227108/why-grief-is-not-something...    

New partnership champions counselling for bereaved people

15 February 2018

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and Cruse Bereavement Care (Cruse) have formed a strategic partnership to promote the benefits of counselling for people who struggle to cope following the death of someone close to them.

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Coronavirus help

During the current pandemic we have adapted our support to ensure the safety of our clients and volunteers. We offer a telephone helpline and webchat, and support sessions are being held over the telephone, email or internet. We are constantly reviewing the situation in line with government guidelines.