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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...    

Grieving on Mother's Day - National Helpline open 10-19:00 on 11th March

02 March 2018

Mothering Sunday is on 11th March. If you know someone who missing their mother, or is a mother grieving for their child, please share these tips. It may provide some much needed support. In addition to the normal hours, the free Cruse National Helpline will be open from 10-19:00 on Mother's Day.
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.

Grieving on Valentine's Day

14 February 2018

If you or someone you know is missing a loved one on this Valentine's Day, these tips from Cruse may provide some ideas which might help. Send out a wave of hearts this Valentines Day Recognise your limitations Don't push yourself into an activity you're not up to. Let someone else  know they are not alone  Send a card or flowers to a friend or family member who you know is also feeling down on Valentine's Day.
Cruse Bereavement Care announces new CEO

29 January 2018

Cruse Bereavement Care, the leading charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, announced today the appointment of Steven Wibberley as Chief Executive Officer.  Steven will take up post on 26th March 2018 and replaces Debbie Kerslake who announced her retirement last year.
Cruse works with ExtraCare to implement innovative bereavement project

24 January 2018

Cruse is involved in a number of innovative projects, and Midlands-based Eve Wilson is a Cruse Bereavement Supporter Project Manager working with retirement housing provider  the ExtraCare Charitable Trust.

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