Today sees the publication of the first in a series of dedicated bereavement pathways which will support people through a certain type of bereavement.

The first dedicated pathway will support those who have lost a child or young person suddenly or traumatically.

Since the publication of the National Bereavement Framework in late 2021, the National Bereavement Steering Group, which brings the NHS and a number of charities and third sector organisations together, have been developing new specific pathways. The pathways will provide information and guidance to health boards and local authorities to ensure a consistent approach to bereaved families in Wales.

The Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle launched the new Immediate Support Pathway for Sudden and Unexpected Death in Children and Young People up to 25 years of age at bereavement charity, 2Wish’s Elephant Walk in Cardiff. The pathway follows on from a petition led by 2Wish’s CEO, Rhian Mannings, and a subsequent debate in the Senedd in November 2021. Over 120 people took part in the Elephant Walk in Bute Park, which brings together families, and friends to walk to remember those they have loved and lost too soon.

To see more: https://gov.wales/new-bereavement-pathway-launched-support-those-through-sudden-loss-child-or-young-person