Baby loss charity Sands is here for bereaved families this Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands, is making sure any bereaved mums, their partners and other family members can find support if they need this.
Family celebrations, such as Mother’s Day, can be an extremely difficult time for anyone who has been affected by...
Cohabiting parents with dependent children who need support following the death of their partner can apply for bereavement benefits from 9 February 2023.
The government has extended the eligibility criteria for Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance, helping thousands more grieving parents to access this support.
The benefits are designed to help parents with the...
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Todays article is written by Julie Wood, who is an expert in Pet Grief and specialises in helping grieving pet owners process their grief so they can enjoy happy memories of their pet.
Pets are part of the family, and when they pass away it can be devastating for the whole family.
There can be feelings of guilt and anxiety as well as physical symptoms such as sleep issues,...