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....
by Clare Martin | Mar 10, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Remembrance, Uncategorized
Both grieving a Mum and grieving a child on Mother’s Day can be difficult so our counsellors have offered some suggestions for both of these circumstances – How to cope when bereaved of your Mum/Mom, followed by how to cope when you are bereaved of your...
by Clare Martin | Mar 8, 2023 | News
The majority of our service delivery team at Edward’s Trust are women so on International Women’s Day, we thought we would look back to some female counsellors in history who have made significant contributions to the field. Here are a few examples:...
by Clare Martin | Mar 1, 2023 | Fundraising Events, News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
Pets can be excellent sources of comfort and support for individuals who are grieving. Here are a few reasons why: Unconditional Love: Pets, especially dogs and cats, have a unique ability to offer unconditional love and support without judgment. They offer constant...
