by Clare Martin | Jun 27, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Remembrance, Uncategorized
National Bereaved Parents Day: Honouring and Supporting Those in Grief July 3rd is National Bereaved Parents Day. It was set up in 2020 by the charity A Child of Mine, after they realised that there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks...
by Clare Martin | Jun 14, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, Children, News, Remembrance, Uncategorized
In our counselling team, it is Karen’s role to support parents who are supporting a grieving child. We asked her if she had any advice in advance of Father’s Day. Here is what she said, ‘Losing a father can be an incredibly challenging and emotional...
by Clare Martin | Jun 7, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
Edward’s Trust is committed to offering holistic support to those who have been bereaved. We know that grief affects the whole person so this means that wellbeing support is just as important as our counselling service. Following our wonderful wellbeing day in March,...
by Clare Martin | May 30, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, Uncategorized
SANDS Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Awareness Month Every year, thousands of families in the UK face the heartbreak of stillbirth and neonatal death. To raise awareness about these tragic losses and support those affected, SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity)...
by Clare Martin | May 17, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
The Inextricable Links Between Mental Health and Bereavement – Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that mental health has on our lives. It is a time to reflect on the various factors that...
by Clare Martin | May 4, 2023 | Fundraising Events, News
AS PART OF DYING MATTERS AWARENESS WEEK, SUPPORTERS TO TAKE ON WORLD’S FASTEST ZIP LINE SO THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO BE A LIFELINE FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES IN THE WEST MIDLANDS On 13th May, at the end of Dying Matter Awareness week, 40 dedicated individuals will gather...
by Clare Martin | Apr 27, 2023 | Fundraising Events, News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness Week this year is the 15th-21st May and is an important initiative that raises the profile of mental well-being and the various challenges people face. After the success of ‘The Big Give’ match funding campaign Edward’s Trust...
by Clare Martin | Apr 12, 2023 | News, Partnerships, Remembrance
Dying Matters Awareness Week is next month, an annual event aimed at raising awareness and encouraging people to have open and honest conversations about death, dying and bereavement. We asked Diane Parkes from BrumYODO to write a piece for our blog about Birmingham...
by Clare Martin | Mar 22, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Remembrance, Uncategorized
Tomorrow is The National Day of Reflection – an annual event that takes place on March 23rd. It was initiated by the end-of-life charity Marie Curie to mark one year since the first UK lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The day is intended to...
by Clare Martin | Mar 17, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
On World Sleep Day we thought we would take the opportunity to offer a blog about the topic because sleep can often be particularly difficult for those who have been bereaved. Many of us now know the basics in how to make night-times more conducive to falling asleep....
