Support for employees

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Your personal life, your health and your home life are confidential to you. You do not have to share any information you don’t want to

You're not alone.

If you're accessing support because of a personal bereavement, we're so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can fully express the impact when someone we love dies, but it's important to remember that help is available.

Employee Support

This hub provides guidance and useful links to support you.

You can find signposting information in the More Resources section. There are companion sections for line managers, and human resources teams.

Resources for people who have been bereaved, including next steps and how to talk about it

I've been bereaved

Resources for people who have been bereaved by a loved one, including next steps and how to talk about it.
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Resources to help if you’re a carer, including what your rights at work are, how to request flexible working, entitlements to parental and emergency leave, and protection from discrimination

I care for someone

Working as a carer can bring extra stressors and needs, which is why it's important to know your rights at work and what support is available.
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Information on understanding life-limiting and terminal illnesses, your rights at work, asking for working adjustments, financial support and stopping working

I have a life-limiting or terminal illness

What to do if you are diagnosed with a severe, life-limiting or terminal illness whilst at work, and what resources you can access via your employer.
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St Columbas Bereavement Support

Coping with Baby and Pregnancy Loss

Support if you have been bereaved by a baby or pregnancy loss.
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This page shares information about services to support the wellbeing of hospice clinical staff who are coping with bereavement at work.

Coping with Bereavement by Suicide

Support if you're grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide
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Coping with Pet Loss

Support if you have been bereaved by a pet.
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How to talk about your support needs

It's not easy to start talking about needing help. This guide will help you understand how to be open and talk about what you need.

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What to say and not to say to a bereaved colleague

What to say and not to say to a bereaved colleague

It's very common to feel unsure of what to say to someone when they are bereaved. This page has advice to help you approach it in the right way.

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Signposting

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The journey from caring to bereavement

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Webinars

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