A campaign to equip residents with the knowledge and tools to support families through bereavement and grief has gained the backing of Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore.
The campaign calls for official guidance on bereavement and grief to be published by the National Institute for Health and Care (NICE), as well as the creation of a formal bereavement-specific pathway of support for those affected by bereavement.
An 'Empty Chair' exhibit, part of Sue Ryder's “Grief Kind” highlighted the effects of grief in Parliament this week, with Sue Ryder stating:
“Empty chairs around a dining table are a visual representation of someone who has died and the place setting is surrounded with items that were important to them. Accompanying these items is a quote from a loved one highlighting their experiences of bereavement and grief.”
Mr Moore has given his full backing to the campaign, praising the “love, care and attention” of staff at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope
Robbie Moore MP said:
"Bereavement has a profound impact on individuals, families and our wider communities and so it is vital we have the right support pathways in place for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
It was incredibly moving to visit Sue Ryder’s “empty chair” exhibit in parliament which highlighted the impact grief has on families,and it has been a real pleasure to work with Sue Ryder and their Manorlands Hospice since becoming an MP - the love, care and attention provided by the brilliant team over at Manorlands is outstanding.
I fully support Sue Ryder’s “Grief Kind” campaign, as well as calls for a bereavement-specific approach for those who have lost a loved one, and I will be doing all can in parliament to raise awareness for this campaign"
