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Navigating Father’s Day as a widowed dad: Gary’s story

5th June 2025 Blog, Stories

To mark Father’s Day, we hear from Gary – a Trustee of our full circle partners at the charity WAY Widowed and Young – about how he has coped as a widowed dad raising his young daughter, Hannah, after the death of his wife Angela. My advice to other widowed dads ...

How to prepare a child for the death of a parent by cancer

3rd June 2025 Advice

It will inevitably be very difficult for children and young people when a parent has cancer and may die. From having open and honest conversations to building memories, there are a number of ways you can prepare a child for the death of a parent by cancer. If there is another ...

Talking to children about a new relationship after the death of a parent

2nd June 2025 Advice

As a widowed parent, there may come a time when you find a new partner and want to introduce them to your children. This is a daunting situation for everyone involved – you, your children and your new partner. Your children will probably feel lots of complicated emotions, including fear, ...

How to tell children and young people that someone is seriously ill

1st June 2025 Advice

Whether someone in your family has cancer, heart disease or another serious illness, telling a child or young person that someone they love is seriously ill is one of the most difficult conversations you will face. You may feel that you are protecting them by not telling them but, based on ...

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How young people cope with Father’s Day after their dad has died

23rd May 2025 Advice, Stories

For children and young people whose dad has died, Father’s Day can be a difficult day. It doesn't matter whether it's your first Father's Day after dad died or it has been many years. As with other special days, it can be a time when their grief is brought to ...

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Grief and children looked after: a foster carer’s perspective

16th May 2025 Advice, Blog

Written by Winston’s Wish Bereavement Counsellor and Foster Mum, Elin Clements There is no grief like the grief that doesn’t speak Henry Wadsworth Longfellow During Foster Care Fortnight, I am reflective about the children and young people who are unable to be with their birth families, whilst sometimes dealing with the death of ...

Leading child bereavement charities Winston’s Wish and Child Bereavement UK plan merger to multiply hope to grieving children and families

14th May 2025 News, Press Releases

We believe that every bereaved child, young person, parent and family across the UK should be able to access the support they need when they are bereaved of someone important in their life. To enable us to reach more grieving families, we are announcing our plan to merge Child Bereavement UK ...

Winston’s Wish Partner IAG Loyalty Raises More Than £100,000 To Support Bereaved Children

13th May 2025 Blog, News, Press Releases

Winston’s Wish is delighted to announce that Corporate Partner IAG Loyalty (IAGL), has raised an incredible £100,000 as part of its two-year partnership with the charity. Two years ago, back in 2023, IAGL voted for Winston’s Wish to be its first ever group charity partner, as it was a cause close ...

Could you take on a walking challenge for Winston’s Wish this National Walking Month?

1st May 2025 Fundraising, News, Press Releases

As May marks National Walking Month, Winston’s Wish is inviting participants to get involved and sign up to a sponsored walk to raise awareness of the charity and its services in the local communities. The charity is calling upon local tenacious trekkers and novice navigators alike to sign up to a ...

When should children return to school after a bereavement?

29th April 2025 Advice

A question we are often asked following the death of a parent, sibling, or other important person, is “should my child go back to school yet?” There are many things to consider when deciding when your child should return to school after a bereavement, including how your child feels about school, ...

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