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3 January 2023 Jog, walk or cycle into 2023
14 December 2022 Please vote for our animation in the Charity Film Awards
29 November 2022 Donate what you can this Christmas and your donation will be doubled 
17 November 2022 New films to help children understand funerals
11 October 2022 Baby Loss Awareness Week
22 September 2022 Christmas concert in aid of Child Bereavement UK
30 August 2022 Returning to school - exciting or daunting?
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03 September 2019 For bereaved children returning to school
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02 August 2019 25 Films for 25 Years
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Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

Author: Harriet Hieatt-Smith

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Short guidance films

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Our short films are delivered by support practitioners and cover a range of topics on grief and bereavement, providing guidance on what can help. Read more

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Books and resources

Books and resources

A list of books and resources relating to grief and bereavement and what may help. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

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Others' experiences

Some bereaved families find it helpful to read about other peoples’ experiences and how the support they have received has helped them. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 1st December, 2021

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