Bereavement

Half of UK employees who have lost a loved one are handling practical bereavement-related tasks during their working day, according to new research.

January carries enormous weight and expectation as the ultimate ‘fresh start’, a time when society collectively resets.

A new study suggests that bereavement support is becoming a central wellbeing issue for UK organisations.

New findings suggest that many employees in the UK lack confidence that their employer would support their family in the event of their death.

When a child dies, hopes and dreams are cruelly cut short, and the grief that follows is all-consuming. What can we do to help?

Bereavement support referrals increased 30% year-on-year in 2023, with data showing counselling is appropriate for only 42% of those seeking help. Effective bereavement support requires proper assessment and a range of options including emotional support, complementary therapies, and specialist services tailored to individual needs.

The number of deaths by suicide in the UK is a deeply distressing issue, with far-reaching implications for families, friends, and communities.

In the UK, it is estimated that nearly two-thirds of employers have at least one employee who goes on bereavement leave each year.

Bereavement advocates are crucial figures, adept in supporting young people to navigate the complexities of grief within our educational settings.

Not only can grief have a devastating effect on people’s personal lives, it can also have a knock-on effect in the workplace too.