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Amy’s story
In 2022, Amy's partner died after having a sudden heart attack. After receiving support from Cruse, Amy shares her story with us.
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What’s one thing you wish people knew about grief?
For National Grief Awareness Week, we asked our social media followers ‘what’s one thing you wish people knew about grief?’
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Energy Saving Tips
In this blog, discover our top tips for reducing your energy bills.
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Guest Blog: Recognising the Rights of Carers
For Carers' Rights Day, Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, writes about the importance of recognising the rights of carers.
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Andy’s Story: When a friend dies by suicide
Andy’s friend Marc took his own life in May 2021. As part of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, Andy shares his story with us.
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Shared experience of grief
When loss happens through tragedy, people can experience shared feelings of pain. If you have been affected by the horrific incident that took place in Southport, in this article we share some ways you can support yourself and advice for others.
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Sharing Their Name
In this blog, Andy Langford, our Clinical Director reflects on the importance of saying the names and telling the stories of those who are no longer with us.
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Precocious Scars
Julia Englehorn, Author of Precocious Scars, shares with us her experience of grief and her journey to healing.
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Sensing the presence of someone who has died
Experiences of feeling or sensing the presence of a person who has died are quite common among those who are grieving. But it can be surprising to some people. Matthew Ratcliffe reports on research from the University of York.
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Cruse welcomes Bake Off’s Chigs as an Ambassador
We’re delighted to announce that 2021 Great British Bake Off Finalist, Chigs Parmar, has become our newest Ambassador.
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Cruse’s Christmas list
There's so much we can all do this Christmas to help support those who are grieving. Take a look at our wish list – there's something for everyone, whether you have just two minutes time to spare or more to give.
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Should we teach children about death in school?
NAFD President John Adams has launched a parliamentary petition calling for all school age children to be taught about death, dying and bereavement in schools as part of compulsory PHSE.
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