How you tell your child a loved one is dying is the most difficult conversation an adult is likely to have with a young person. So we are delighted to have collaborated with the Critical Care Team at East Surrey…
Christmas and the festive period can be a very emotional time for families if you or your loved one has a terminal diagnosis. TV adverts, decorated shops, festive social media posts and everyone seemingly filled with festive cheer, can be…
Christmas and the festive period can be difficult for many families, especially those who are grieving. The big build up in the shops and in the media, can be a painful reminder of your loss. If you are missing your…
It’s time to have some festive fun with your family, friends and colleagues and raise much needed funds for Jigsaw South East in the process! Fundraising for us this Christmas will give us a flying start to 2024, knowing we…
Grief is messy, and grieving can be confusing. For children, the big emotions often can't be labelled and they pop up out of nowhere. The grieving child puddles in and out of their intense grief. One moment they are overcome…
At Jigsaw South East we recognise how life becomes different for children when a family member has a life limiting illness. Big emotions often can't be labelled and they pop up out of nowhere. A child experiencing anticipatory grief puddles…
Over 110 attendees joined us for our Fish & Chips Speed Quiz, to put their knowledge to the test and raise thousands of pounds for Jigsaw (South East) in the process! A phenomenal £3144.65 was raised in total to support…
A story of resilience and optimism that life can be good again for bereaved families. We met with Debbie to find out about her bereavement journey and how it led her to becoming a Jigsaw (South East) Trustee. It was…
David Heape died suddenly in 2013 and Jigsaw (South East) helped his wife Sally and their three children navigate the early, tricky days of bereavement. The family attended our group sessions in Surrey and found comfort in meeting other families who…
Hever Castle Triathlon On a beautifully sunny September weekend, with a crisp Autumn chill in the air, 19 wonderful students from Tonbridge Grammar School wrapped up warm to volunteer for Jigsaw (South East). Students took to their volunteering roles with…
The Jigsaw team are absolutely thrilled to have secured a generous grant of £18,250 over two years from the Peter Harrison Foundation. The two-year grant will be invaluable in funding our grief support work with local children, young people and their families.…