NGAS - National Grief Advice Service

11/09/2025

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11/09/2025

🎶✨ An Afternoon of Motown & Northern Soul! ✨🎶

Get ready to groove as we bring you the unforgettable sounds of Motown and Northern Soul! Expect powerful vocals, timeless classics, and plenty of feel-good vibes that will have you singing and clapping along.

📅 Date: Monday 15th September
📍 Venue: The Wellbeing Centre, Wharf Road, Grantham NG31 6BH
🕑 Time: 2pm – 4pm
💷 Cost: FREE of charge

*Please note there is no ramp or stair lift currently as we have application in for stair lift with the council as listed building - there is 10 steps into the Wellbeing Centre.

From Motown legends to Northern Soul floor-fillers, this is an afternoon of music you won’t want to miss.

💃🕺 Come and enjoy the soul of the 60s & 70s — everyone’s welcome!

10/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day – 10th September
Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we pause to remember those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and stand together to break the silence around su***de.

At the National Grief Advice Service (NGAS), we know that losing someone to su***de – or living with thoughts of su***de yourself – can feel isolating and overwhelming. But you are not alone. Help, understanding, and compassionate support are always available.

We’re here to offer guidance, information, and a listening ear to anyone affected by grief or suicidal loss. Whether you’re seeking advice for yourself or for someone you care about, our trained advisors are ready to help.

If you need support, you can reach us at:
🌐 www.nationalgriefadvice.com

📞 0300 131 2353

Let’s stand together in hope and healing. Today, and every day, let’s remember: your life matters, and support is here.

10/09/2025

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🆘Appeal for your assistance🆘

It is with sadness and regret that Veterans Support Service announces the passing of RAF Warrant Officer Alan (Scouse) Taylor.
Alan served for 40 years in the RAF across the world with all three branches of the military.
Whilst conducting his trade at the highest level, Alan was extremely proud of his time serving in Germany, the Falklands, Cyprus, with the EU and the RAF Mountain Rescue Teams.
Whilst the family have expressed the wish for Alan’s funeral not to be military lead, they do wish it to have a military tone.
‼To that end, we are hoping to find 40 veteran volunteers, (1 for each year of Alan’s service) to line the entrance to Sleaford New Life Conference Centre where Alan’s committal ceremony will take place at 11.30hrs on Tuesday 23rd September‼
Dress will be headdress and decorations (if you have them).

If you can help the family of a veteran celebrate Alans service, please email info@vsscic.org.uk
and mark in the subject bar "funeral assistance". We will get back to you ASAP with updates.

Thank you ladies and gentlemen in advance, this means the world to Alan’s family 🫡

10/09/2025

Because Healing Doesn’t Mean Forgetting

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and for many people it can feel like an endless road. In the midst of loss, there is often pressure—spoken or unspoken—to “move on” or to “let go.” But at the National Grief Advice Service, we believe something very different: healing does not mean forgetting.

Memories are not obstacles to recovery; they are threads that connect us to the people and experiences we hold dear. Healing is not about erasing those memories, but about learning how to live alongside them with compassion and gentleness.

As time passes, the sharp pain of grief can soften, making space for love, gratitude, and even joy to re-emerge. This does not mean your loss is any less important, nor does it diminish the bond you shared. Instead, it reflects your capacity to carry both memory and healing together.

If you are grieving, please remember you are not alone. Support is available, and it’s okay to seek guidance as you navigate this journey. Healing is possible—and it can honour the past while helping you step forward into the future.

09/09/2025

Well done to the Veterans Support Service CIC - great turnout for the first week. I can see this growing well. 👏 👏 👏

07/09/2025

05/09/2025

Could You Spare a Few Hours to Help Someone Who’s Grieving?
Grief touches every one of us — but no one should have to face it alone. At the National Grief Advice Service, we offer vital support to people struggling after loss, and right now, we’re looking for volunteers who can help us make a difference.
You don’t need to be a counsellor or a grief expert. You just need a little time and a lot of heart.
What Volunteering Looks Like
Volunteering with us can be as simple as making someone a cup of tea, sitting with them for a chat, or helping run an activity that brings a moment of light into a dark time. Whether it’s a creative session, a memory walk, or helping tidy up after an event — every little bit makes a big difference.
At our Wellbeing Centre, we offer a calm, welcoming space where people can come to talk, reflect, or just be. It's a place of warmth, community and healing — and our volunteers are at the heart of it.
Why We Need You
We understand that life is busy, but even a couple of hours a week can provide comfort to someone who is hurting. Many people suffering from grief simply need a kind face and a listening ear — and your presence could be what helps them feel seen, heard, and supported.
Volunteering is also incredibly rewarding. You'll meet new people, learn new skills, and become part of a compassionate, committed community.
How to Get Involved
Whether you’d like to run a group activity, help with refreshments, or just offer a friendly presence, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Find out more and apply here: www.nationalbereavement.com/volunteer
📞 Or call us on: 0300 13 123 53
You won’t be alone — we’ll support you with training, guidance, and ongoing support every step of the way.
Be the Reason Someone Feels Less Alone
Grief can be overwhelming. But with kindness, connection and community, healing is possible. If you can spare just a few hours, you can help change someone’s life.
Join us — and help us be there for those who need it most.

Join us at the Bereavement Wellbeing Centre to support those grieving. Apply now to make a difference in your community.

05/09/2025

☕✨ Coffee & a Natter – Saturday Morning Meetup ✨☕

Start your weekend with good company and a warm welcome.
Join us for Coffee & a Natter, every Saturday, 10am – 12pm, at:

📍 The Wellbeing Centre, The Maltings, Wharf Road, Grantham, NG31 6BH

For just £1.00, enjoy:
✅ A freshly brewed tea, coffee, or soft drink with a biscuit
✅ A cosy and relaxed atmosphere
✅ Friendly conversations – bring your friends or meet new ones

💜 All proceeds go directly to the National Grief Advice Service, providing vital support to those who need it most.

✨ Come for the coffee, stay for the connection. We’d love to see you there! ✨

02/09/2025

Grief When Summer Turns to Autumn

The change from summer to autumn is one of the most powerful shifts in the year. Long, bright days grow shorter. Leaves turn gold and red, then fall away. The air cools, and there is a new sharpness in the wind. Many people welcome this season, but for others, it brings a quiet sadness—a kind of grief that arrives when summer ends.

This grief is not always about a specific loss. Sometimes it is simply the feeling of missing what has gone. We grieve the long evenings filled with sunlight, the freedom of warm weather, and the ease of being outside without layers of clothes. Autumn reminds us that all things change. The days close in, and nature begins to rest. This turning of the seasons can bring back memories of past losses, or remind us of how fragile life is.

Autumn shows us endings in a slow, gentle way. The leaves do not fall all at once. The season unfolds step by step, giving us time to notice and reflect. In this way, the sadness of autumn is different from the harshness of winter. It is softer, and it teaches us that grief does not erase beauty. Even as we feel sorrow, the world is filled with color, light, and meaning.

We can move through this seasonal grief by creating small rituals. A walk in the crisp air, noticing the leaves underfoot. Lighting a candle in the early evening. Cooking a warm meal that comforts us. These simple acts help us take part in the change, instead of only feeling the loss.

But sometimes, grief feels heavier than the season itself. If the change of autumn brings back painful memories, or if you find your sadness difficult to manage, it can help to reach out. The National Grief Advice Service offers guidance, understanding, and someone to listen. Support is available if the turning of the seasons stirs something deeper inside you.

Autumn reminds us that endings have their own richness. To grieve at this time is to see both the sadness of what is gone and the beauty of what remains. The season teaches us that even when the light fades, there is still warmth, still rest, and still the promise of new beginnings to come.