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14 April 2020

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Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. GriefChat provides emotional support for bereaved people, access to trained bereavement counsellors and referral into other specialist bereavement services.

18 November 2019

‘The women I know age much better than the men’

International Men's Day

On International Men's Day, Phil Mawhinney takes stock of some of the biggest challenges facing older men in the UK in 2019.

11 July 2019

Financial worries following bereavement

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Bereavement can also bring a range of money worries. Stephanie Owens from Hospice UK looks at the issues and help available.

11 July 2019

Affordable funerals?

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With the average price of a funeral now more than £4,000, Claire Brandon from Quaker Social Action explains what can be done to help manage the costs.

11 July 2019

Lasting Power of Attorney – It doesn’t need to break the bank

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Jennifer from Compassion in Dying discusses the many untruths that surround making and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney, and provides useful advice about planning ahead.

30 August 2018

The unexpected symptoms of grief

Unexpected symptoms of grief

Grief can feel overwhelming, not only affecting us emotionally but physically as well. By Flora Death.

30 April 2018

Everyone needs someone who is crazy about them. But when they are gone they leave a huge hole.

Why bereavement in later life matters

Why bereavement in later life matters.

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