International Bereavement Education Conference 2024 - Bereavement in the modern world: Kindness in the chaos

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NES Bereavement Education Annual Conference | Support Around Death

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For the opening plenary please take a look at these papers from Dr Rachel Gibbons who is presenting ‘The truth about suicide, the impact on staff and what helps’

Someone is to blame: the impact of suicide on the mind of the bereaved (including clinicians)

Eight 'truths' about suicide


Bonus Episode: NES Bereavement Education Conference 2024 - Talking about Bereavement | Podcast on Spotify

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to members of the NES Bereavement Education Programme - Dr Clare Tucker, Dr Ken Donaldson and Dr Graham Whyte. Each gust shares some insights into the learning and motivation behind organising the NES Bereavement Education Conference. 

Please note this podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript below.

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• 2024 Conference Save The Date Flyer
• Nes Bereavement Education Conference 2024 Transcript