Sue Ryder launches Grief Kind Space in Milton Keynes to tackle grief loneliness

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National healthcare and bereavement charity, Sue Ryder is offering Milton Keynes bereaved residents the opportunity to access informal, peer-to-peer bereavement support, with the launch of the town’s first Grief Kind Space, providing an opportunity for people who have experienced the death of a loved one, to share their feelings and experiences with each other.

Following the successful launch of Sue Ryder Grief Kind Spaces in other parts of the country, the charity has teamed up with the local Dobbies Garden Centre in Belvedere Lane, to offer the free weekly drop-in sessions, which will help alleviate the isolation and loneliness felt by many people in the area, when a loved one has died.

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Commenting on the launch of the Milton Keynes Grief Kind Space, Sue Ryder’s Area Coordinator, Grief Kind Spaces, Kerri Bicknell said, “Almost every home in the UK has, or will experience the death of someone. Yet, our research tells us two out of three people who are grieving are still not getting the support they need.

“We spoke to 8,500 people who have been bereaved and many of them told us the support they really wanted was to meet and talk to others who had also been bereaved. That’s why we’re launching our Grief Kind Spaces, giving people who are grieving access to informal, in person support. I hope through our Grief Kind Space here in Milton Keynes, along with more services opening across the country this year, we can meet this unfulfilled need.

Sue Ryder’s Kerri Bicknell, launches Grief Kind Spaces at Dobbies Garden Centre with Ashley ShackellSue Ryder’s Kerri Bicknell, launches Grief Kind Spaces at Dobbies Garden Centre with Ashley Shackell
Sue Ryder’s Kerri Bicknell, launches Grief Kind Spaces at Dobbies Garden Centre with Ashley Shackell

“You don’t need to have received any support or care from Sue Ryder previously, just pop in to receive a warm welcome from our team of trained volunteers, who are there to listen if you have experienced any kind of loss at any time.”

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The spaces are volunteer-led, with volunteers receiving training and support to lead the sharing of experiences in a group setting, guide supportive and compassionate conversations and provide sign-posting to relevant support.

The first Grief Kind Space will be held on Wednesday 25th September’24 and will take place every Wednesday from 10am to 12noon at Dobbies Garden Centre (the restaurant), Belvedere Lane, Watling Street, Bletchley, MK17 9JH. There is no need to register or book and the service is open to anyone over 18 who has experienced bereavement.

For details and locations of existing Sue Ryder Grief Kind Spaces visit www.sueryder.org/Spaces

For anyone who is grieving, Sue Ryder offers free online support at sueryder.org/grief

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