Winston's Wish

• Episode 5: How to support bereaved children in school

  The latest episode of the Winston's Wish podcast features Callie and Harriet from our North West team, who discuss ways in which teachers, parents and carers can support bereaved children and young people in the school environment. This September, we're raising awareness of the impact bereavement can have on children in school with our #BackToSchoolSept campaign. Parents, carers and professionals can access support from Winston's Wish by calling our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021 or by visiting our website www.winstonswish.org. Our podcast is also available on a number of apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts

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• Episode 4: The importance of conversation

  Why is it important for bereaved children to talk about death? The Winston's Wish podcast returns with a look at the importance of conversation for bereaved children and young people. Gemma and Debbie, from our Family Services Team, explore this topic and consider some of the common questions parents, carers and professionals often have. If you are a parent or carer, or a professional working with a bereaved family, you can access bereavement support by calling our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021. For more information, please visit our website www.winstonswish.org. You can connect with Winston's Wish on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winstonswishcharity/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/winstonswish - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winstonswish

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• Episode 3: Losing A Sibling

  Callie and Sarah from the North West team at Winston's Wish - the charity for bereaved children - sit down to discuss the impact losing a sibling can have on bereaved children and young people. For support, please call our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021. Website: winstonswish.org Facebook: facebook.com/winstonswishcharity Twitter: twitter.com/winstonswish Instagram: instagram.com/winstonswish Music by Ben Sound.

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• Episode 2: My Brother Simon

  In Episode 2 of the Winston's Wish podcast, Dom Smith is joined by journalist Jonny Sharples, who lost his brother Simon to suicide. Jonny and Dom discuss the impact that Simon's death had on his family, how Jonny learnt to cope with his grief and men's mental health. For support, please call our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Our team can offer advice and guidance, as well as on-going support. We have a specialist programme of support for families bereaved by suicide. Connect with us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/winstonswishcharity Twitter: www.twitter.com/winstonswish Instagram: www.instagram.com/winstonswish Jonny Sharples on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonnyGabriel Music: www.bensound.com

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• Episode 1: Going Back To School

  In Episode 1 of the Winston's Wish podcast, Dom Smith and Laura Scott discuss going back to school after a bereavement. After a death, a child's emotions can be difficult to deal with and as a result, school can be tough. We discuss various coping techniques, ways to adjust and discuss some families' experiences. For support, please call our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Our team can offer advice and guidance, as well as on-going support. Connect with us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/winstonswishcharity Twitter: www.twitter.com/winstonswish Instagram: www.instagram.com/winstonswish Music: www.bensound.com

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