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The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, is calling on the local community to spread the word about its new bereavement text service. In recognition of the fact that many young people prefer to write down their feelings or worries while still chatting in real-time, the charity has shaped its services to champion digital support which can be accessed in communities throughout the UK including in […]

The new Public Office (Accountability) Bill will introduce crucial legal protections for bereaved families and victims involved in public inquiries, investigations, and inquests. The government has confirmed the Bill will include a “legal duty of candour,” requiring state agencies and public officials to be truthful and fully cooperate with investigations, with criminal penalties for any breaches. Campaigners had previously feared this measure might be excluded from the legislation. Natasha Elcock, […]