UK Commission on Bereavement

Today we’re launching our landmark report - Bereavement is Everyone’s Business. We know that many children and adults don’t get adequate support after the death of a loved one. Today’s report sets out the changes needed to improve support across the UK. bit.ly/3ykodbr

New research funded by @MarieCuriePA and carried out by @sheffielduni looking at the financial impacts of caring for someone at the end of life was published today. Worryingly, the likelihood of a carer being in poverty increased by 47% after the death of the cared for person.

Since the publication of the UKCB’s report in October 2022), steering group members have been working to progress the Commission’s recommendations. Significant progress has been made over the last two years – read all about it here bereavementcommission.org.uk/latest-news/up…

Difficulties with navigating death administration processes was one of the key themes to come out of the UKCB. 6 in 10 people responsible for tying up their loved one’s affairs report encountering problems with administrative tasks, equating to 680,000 people in the UK every year

We welcome @Keir_Starmer 's new government and look forward to what this government can do to improve the lives of those who have been bereaved