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Bereavement support for young people by text or WhatsApp from Winston’s Wish

15th September 2025 News, Press Releases

Winston’s Wish is pleased to announce that it is expanding its services to include a dedicated bereavement support text service for young people 13 and older. The new text service is available over WhatsApp and SMS on 07418 341 800 and will be open from 3pm-8pm, weekdays (excluding bank holidays).  You have ...

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How can social media impact a bereaved child or young person?

2nd September 2025 Advice, Blog, News

Social media is a part of most peoples' lives today, especially children and young people. Although most platforms have age limits for users, most children aged 12 and under are using YouTube and gaming platforms and some are even on other social media. For bereaved children and young people, it can ...

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Activities for children with no memories of the person who died

11th August 2025 News, Press Releases

When a child has no memories of someone who has died, it may feel complicated and difficult to think of ideas to help them feel connected. They may have no memories of their person because they were too young to remember them or never had the chance to meet them, ...

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Summer, Grief and Bereavement Support – Winston’s Wish Services Remain Open Over the Summer Holidays

24th July 2025 News, Press Releases

As schools close their doors for the summer and countless children and young adults are looking forward to holiday plans or time spent with friends and family, Winston’s Wish recognises that this time of year can be challenging for grieving young people. As many people look forward to the break from ...

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New RHSE guidelines to include grief – Winston’s Wish responds

16th July 2025 News, Press Releases

On the 15th of July, the Government published its updated guidance for Relationships, Health and Sex Education (RHSE) lessons, laying out the scope of discussions that will take place in primary and secondary school classrooms throughout the UK from September 2026. In the updated guidance, there is a specific provision for ...

Winston’s Wish pleased to join All-Party Parliamentary Group

17th June 2025 Blog, News, Press Releases

Winston’s Wish is pleased to announce that it is one of the Steering Group Members for the newly established All-Party Parliamentary Group for Grief Support and Its Impact on Society, with national bereavement signposting charity AtaLoss acting as Secretariat. Along with a selection of other charities in the bereavement sector, Winston’s ...

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 ...

Winston’s Wish Partners With Teapot Trust To Boost Bereavement Support For Chronically Ill Children

26th February 2025 Blog, News, Press Releases

Winston’s Wish is delighted to be partnering with Teapot Trust, a mental health charity that provides support and improves the lives of children living with chronic health conditions through art therapy. Together, the charities will signpost children and young people to one another’s services and provide mutual training for staff ...

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