12. Childhood bereavement (the pandemic, grief and hope) - Fergus Crow

Winston’s Wish supports children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.

In this episode CEO, Fergus Crow, helps us understand the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people, and shares ways to help process the complexity of feelings around death - whatever the cause. We discuss the importance of remembering loved ones and talking about death and dying, the effects of bereavement over time (aka "the unique fingerprint of grief”) and how empowering it can be when you embrace loss as part of your personal story. Fergus also shares his thoughts on access to mental health services - and the importance of holding onto hope during our darkest days.

Winston’s Wish provides a free helpline, online chat service, a grief support groups for 8-25s, resources for teachers and lots more at Winstonswish.org or follow online at

twitter.com/winstonswish

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instagram.com/winstonswish/

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