Bereavement Support News

A WAY weekend to remember: Laughter, dancing and peer support

Feb 2026

After her husband died in 2024, Heather has found laughter, friendship and support through WAY Widowed and Young, including at a recent meet up in Glasgow…

“I want my baby to know who his dad was”: Mae’s fight to fill the Blank Space

Feb 2026

WAY member Mae explains why she is supporting our Blank Space campaign

Progress on our Blank Space campaign: Some promising words from Government officials

Feb 2026

We have received some promising news from Government officials in response to our Blank Space campaign, but there’s still work to be done. Read more…

Marking World Cancer Day 2026: Remembering loved ones

Feb 2026

To mark World Cancer Day, we have created a collage remembering WAY members’ loved ones...

Sam’s story: Living life after loss

Feb 2026

To mark World Cancer Day, WAY member Sam shares her story…

Parent Mental Health Day: Tips from widowed parents

Jan 2026

This Parent Mental Health Day, WAY members offer their advice on coping with life as a bereaved parent

Reflecting on WAY holidays in 2025

Jan 2026

During 2025, there were multiple holidays for WAY members and their children to take a few days away together and enjoy the peer-to-peer support that WAY offers our members.

Volunteering for WAY: What volunteers achieved in 2025

Jan 2026

Entering a new year is always a time for reflection, and it’s so powerful to reflect on the impact of WAY volunteers.

Finding connections in 2026: Making local meet ups happen

Jan 2026

Joining your first WAY meet up can be really daunting. WAY Wiltshire Member Ben discusses making local connections.

Bringing our Blank Space campaign to Scotland

Jan 2026

WAY is bringing our Blank Space campaign to Scotland to help bereaved mothers navigate a complex and unfair process – and to call for change.

Bereavement support “shockingly inadequate”: WAY member’s plea to Chancellor Reeves

Jan 2026

WAY member Caroline’s household income dropped by 75% overnight when her husband died of cancer last year, leaving her to raise two teenage children on her own.

A Year of Books

Jan 2026

A year of books for grieving families, compiled for Children's Grief Awareness Week by WAY member and ex-primary school deputy headteacher, Emma Marfleet

Running 10k in support of WAY: Victoria’s story

Jan 2026

WAY member Victoria is running 10K for WAY in memory of her husband. Here’s her story…

Blank Space campaign in Scotland: Karen’s story

Jan 2026

Scottish WAY member Karen shares why she is supporting WAY’s Blank Space campaign…

Tips for beating the winter blues

Jan 2026

WAY volunteer and blogger Suzanne shares her tips for getting through the cold winter months when you’ve been widowed.

Speaking out about cancer: Sandeep’s story

Dec 2025

WAY member Sandeep took part in Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign this month to honour her late husband’s memory…

Rebuilding hope after heartache: Rammi’s story

Dec 2025

Former WAY Trustee Rammi shares how she has rebuilt her life after her husband died – and is now helping others to do the same…

Navigating Christmas after being widowed: Tips from WAY members

Dec 2025

As the festive season approaches, WAY members share their tips on navigating Christmas when widowed…

Focusing on moments of joy when Christmas has lost its sparkle: Astrid’s story

Dec 2025

WAY member Astrid describes the heaviness of facing her first Christmas as a young widowed mum – and offers hope for finding some moments of light…

Finding comfort when Christmas has lost its magic: Sabine’s tips

Dec 2025

As Christmas approaches, WAY volunteer and nutritionist Sabine offers some helpful recipes for navigating the festive season after bereavement.