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Bereavement support

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If you need support with a bereavement, we are here to help.

What is Compassionate Employers

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If you want to know more about who Compassionate Employers are - click on the link.

Become a Compassionate Employer

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Becoming a compassionate employer has never been easier - click on the link to find out more

Support for HR

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If you work in HR and want to know more about how you can support grieving employees - click on the link.

'Get to know me' Document

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Download your free 'Get to know me' document. This document is a helpful tool for both managers and employees. It’s designed to make it easier to have open, honest conversations and create a workplace where people feel safe, understood, and supported.

Are you a Compassionate Employer?

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Find out if your organisation is a compassionate employer with our free mini assessment.

Carers Toolkit

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If you are a carer and struggle to cope sometimes, it can feel overwhelming, lonely and difficult. Hospice UK have made a Carers Toolkit to help guide you through these moments when you need extra support. Click on the document to find out more.

HR Leaders Guide on Carers Policy

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If you work in HR and need more support on ensuring an inclusive workplace for carers, check out our free guide!

Suicide Helpline

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If you have lost someone to suicide, you may be feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Click on the link to get the support you need.

Support for Carers

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If you are a carer, or know someone who is, check out our page for more support

Coping with baby and pregnancy loss

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If you are struggling with baby and pregnancy loss, it can feel like a very difficult time. Click on the link to find out what support is available.

Support from the NHS

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Get help with grief from the NHS

Signposting and Information

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If you need more information or want additional support from other organisations, click on the link to find relevant webpages and help.

Grief Podcasts

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Fancy listening to a podcast to feel a little less alone? Click on the link to see the 21 best grief podcasts.

Grief Films

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Sometimes we want to drown the pain in movies and tv shows. Here are a list of the best movies about grief and loss - to make our own pain feel less isolating and more normal

Grief Books

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Sometimes the best thing when hurting is to get stuck into a good book and escape from the real world. Here are a list of good books on grief and bereavement.

Supporting someone with a terminal illness

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Supporting someone who has a terminal illness can be challenging. It's hard to know the right things to say or not say. Click on the link to find out more.

Caring for someone with a terminal illness

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If you are a carer for someone with a terminal illness, you may have access to benefits and further support. There are many resources available to receive extra help if needed. Click on the link to find out more

Grants for people with a terminal illness

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If you have a terminal illness, you may have access to grants that can support financially with household costs or even paying for a holiday. Click the link to find out what you have access to.

Support for terminally ill patients

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Living with a terminal illness can bring up a range of emotions, but whatever you are feeling there are ways to find support. Click on the link to access support through the NHS.

Anxiety with terminal illness

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Feeling anxious whilst having a terminal illness is completely normal. If you are feeling anxious or any other type of way, click on the link.

Legal rights for grieving employees

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If you are an employee going through a bereavement - know your rights and benefits. This page can help you and your employer find the best solution to helping you through a difficult time.

Talk about death and dying at work

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Talking about death at work can be tricky and feel out of place. Here are some tips to talk more openly about death, whether you have experienced losing someone yourself or if you wish to support a grieving colleague.

Sign up to our newsletter!

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If you want to keep updated with the latest research, news and articles on grief, terminal illness and caring responsibilities then sign up to our newsletter! We share monthly updates, hand out free resources and give the latest information.

Compassionate Leadership Training

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Our Compassionate Leadership training boosts morale, retention, and performance. Click on the link to find out more and book a session!

Welcome to our YouTube playlist

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Click on the link to view our YouTube playlist. We have a variety of videos, from personal stories, carers week webinars and panellist workshops!

Talking about death to someone with dementia

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Dementia is a set of symptoms that causes problems with memory, thinking and understanding. If you want to find out more on how to talk to someone with dementia about death and dying, then click on the link.

Talking to children about death and dying

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Talking to a child about a topic such as death can be really tricky. If you want to find ways to navigate these difficult conversations, click on the above link.

Supporting someone who is grieving

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It can be hard to find the right words to say to someone who is grieving. Follow this document to find the right things to say and give the best support to someone who needs it.

What to do when someone receives a terminal diagnosis

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It can be really difficult navigating what to do when someone receives a terminal illness. Click the link to find out more.

Stephen's personal story

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Read Stephen's personal story of his experience with cancer and his thought process of having a terminal illness.

Workplace policy with terminal illness

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This guide is designed to provide insights and information that you can use to develop policy and recommendations that are aligned to your particular organisation and employees with terminal illness.

Your rights at work

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It can be difficult knowing what to do about work when you have a terminal illness. However there are laws in place to protect you, which is explained on this page.

Juggling caring and work

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Caring for someone at home at the same time as you’re in employment can be a lot to manage. Find out more and see what support is available.

Paying for care

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Working out whether you need to pay for care can be complicated, as it depends on the type of care that is needed, where you live, and personal circumstances. This page has information and links to guidance.

The equality gap in caring

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Click on the link to read Priya's personal story and more about the equality gap in caring.

Dr Lucy's books, podcasts and films

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Talking about death, dying and grief can be tough, so to help people have these conversations, we’ve been collaborating with artists and writers to put together useful grief and bereavement resources.

Let's talk about loss

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A safe space to talk through taboos and address the reality of losing someone close to you.

The New Normal

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The New Normal provides free non-judgemental peer support for adults facing bereavement. Peer-to-peer support is a model that TNN has proudly embraced since its inception. We believe the best therapy is talking with others with similar life experiences.

Coping with pet loss

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Losing a pet can feel just like losing a part of your family. It can be incredibly sad, and sometimes it feels like nobody really understands how hard it is, which can make it feel even lonelier. Read this article to find ways to cope.

Grief Resources

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Videos on Grief and Loss

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Request your Line Managers Guide

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Sometimes when an employee comes back to work after a bereavement, we can struggle on what to say or do. This Line Managers Guide provides all the tips and tricks necessary so that you can lead these conversations with confidence.

Fancy listening to a podcast for Carers?

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Choose from one these many podcasts

Get a Carers Assessment with the NHS

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View the NHS Carers Toolkit

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