Hospice raises awareness of children's grief

Grief can "feel isolating for children" but talking and understanding can help them feel less alone, the hospice says

Guernsey's only hospice is shining a light on children's grief as part of an international awareness day.

Les Bourgs Hospice, in St Andrews, said it was taking part in Children's Grief Awareness Day.

The day raises awareness of grief among children who have lost a loved one or terminally ill relatives.

Laura Mauger, a bereavement support nurse at the hospice, said grief could "feel isolating for children" but talking and understanding may help them "feel less alone".

'Incredible comfort'

The hospice, which provides services including end of life care, said it offered counselling and educational resources to help children "express their feelings and cope with loss".

It said it also had a library of books for children and adults to help them process and understand grief.

"These books can provide incredible comfort and guidance during such challenging times."