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5 ways to remember someone at Christmas

Advice
When you’re grieving, Christmas can be difficult. It may feel like you’re surrounded by memories of the person who has died and so it can be an emotional time. Or you may feel guilty for enjoying Christmas and not thinking about them. If you're struggling with your grief at Christmas, ...

Christmas grief activities for children and young people

Advice
Grief can feel too much during the Christmas season. It may be a time when you are surrounded by memories and other people making plans with their loved ones. There are lots of potential triggers which could pop up at any time – Christmas adverts, personalised cards, poignant films and ...

Coping with grief at Christmas

Advice
Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time when someone important has died and you are grieving. It doesn’t matter whether your special person died a few weeks, months or years ago, you and your family may find it difficult to cope with your grief at Christmas. Ways to cope with grief ...
Window art activity stuck on a window -Winston's Wish

Make and talk activity for children: Window Art

Advice
Some children and young people find it more difficult to open up about their feelings and talk about their grief, and that’s completely normal. Our ‘Make and Talk’ activities are designed to help grown-ups supporting these children and young people and provide a way to talk about feelings and emotions ...
Mum sat reading a book with two children

How to explain death by drugs or alcohol to a child or young person

Advice
Telling a child or young person that someone important to them has died is difficult enough. Explaining a death involving drug or alcohol use, whether from substance misuse, addiction or accidental overdose, can be challenging. Often, our instinct is to protect children by not telling them, but we know from ...
Teenage girl lying down and using a phone - Winston's Wish summer services

Winston’s Wish services open over the summer holidays

News, Press Releases
UK childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish is reminding bereaved young people that its services will remain open during the summer holidays. At a time of the year when many are making plans and enjoying the summer break, we continue to support grieving young people who may find the break in routine ...

Bill Bailey Live! A charity fundraiser for Winston’s Wish 

Fundraising
Date: Wednesday 13th September 2023  Venue: The Centaur, Cheltenham   We are delighted that beloved British comedian, actor, writer and Strictly icon Bill Bailey will be performing exclusively for Winston’s Wish.    Bringing his musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill will perform at The Centaur, Cheltenham on Wednesday 13th September with the aim of ...
Photo of a child colouring in a picture of an owl

Mindful colouring activity to help with grief

Advice
Have you heard of mindful colouring? Colouring in shapes and pictures can be really calming and help to clear your mind. This can be really helpful if you are struggling with your grief and emotions. Have you tried it before? What is being mindful? Being mindful is a way of trying to ...
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