Our monthly Bereavement Group is an in-person space that meets on the first Thursday evening of each month at our Locksbrook Campus. It’s open to students who have experienced a recent or past bereavement and offers a gentle, understanding environment to connect with others who are also navigating grief at University.*

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The group is facilitated by:

  • Katy Garner, our university chaplain who has had a variety of experiences with grief following a bereavement
  • Sarah Ireland, Mental Health Service Manager at Bath Spa University, has professional expertise and personal experience of bereavement, offering compassionate and understanding support to those navigating grief.

They wish to provide a dedicated space for you to share your stories, explore your grief and feel less alone. There’s no expectation to talk about your experiences and this is not group therapy.

You don’t need to commit to attending every month — you’re free to come along whenever it feels helpful for you. To join this group or simply be added to our mailing list so you receive our monthly invite, please complete this form [hyperlink to form].

*Although everyone’s grief is different and there is absolutely no set timeline for grief, we recommend that students do not attend this group during the first 3 months of a bereavement. There are various reasons for this, that we’re happy to talk through with you. Please do still sign up to the group any time.

Other support available to you

If you want to talk to us about a bereavement or anything else that’s affecting your wellbeing at the moment you can.

This is not an exhaustive list and there are many other local and national organisations that offer support, online and in person.

Let's Talk About Loss organise in-person meet ups around the UK for 18–35 year olds. The New Normal offer around 25-30 online meetings every month for a wide range of grief experiences, communities and identities.

Winston's Wish offers free, accessible online grief support to children and young people (aged 25 or under). 

Child Bereavement UK offers a range of guidance, including around when someone may have died by suicide.

 HOPELINE247 | Papyrus run a 24/7 helpline for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

 Cruse Bereavement Support offers online resources and a helpline to support you in your grief.