Grief and Bereavement Network
A place for peer support and discussion

Grief is a natural response to loss but can often feel overwhelming. People experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness which can disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. These are normal reactions to loss. Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges, but you don't have to go through this alone.
If you are experiencing grief or bereavement and the complications of coping with balancing this with work and home life then this network may be for you. It is a peer support and discussion group as well as a resource bank for its members. All staff should be assured that this network will offer a safe, welcoming and confidential environment.
Are you a member of staff who is experiencing loss, grief or bereavement? Join our private Facebook group to access online resources, peer to peer support and discussion and a safe place to explore feelings and coping strategies.
Find the group private group on Facebook via this link
We look forward to welcoming you.
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If you are going through a tough time staff and students can access free online support with Togetherall. Whether you’re struggling to sleep, feeling low, stressed or unable to cope, Togetherall can help you get support, take control and feel better. You will have access to a 24/7 online community and professional support from trained counsellors. Togetherall provides a safe space online to get things off your chest, explore your feelings, get creative and learn how to self-manage your mental health and wellbeing.
Togetherall is totally anonymous, so no one will know you’ve chosen to use it unless you tell them!
Go to Togetherall and sign up under ‘organisation’ with your university email address.