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DonateLoss & Grief: An Introduction
Online via MS Teams27th October 2026
In this loss and grief session you will explore a variety of losses experienced by the individual and deepen your understanding of the manifestations of grief. Increase your understanding of loss and grief theory and models, enabling you to better support those facing loss and bereavement. Please be aware of the content of this training particularly if you are experiencing any difficult personal issues and get in touch if you are not sure if this course is suitable for you.
What will I learn from this course?
- Explore definitions of loss, grief and bereavement
- Identify different types of loss and grief
- Discuss the manifestations of grief and factors influencing grief responses
- Learn and explore models and theories of loss and grief
- Consider our own attitudes, experiences and coping mechanisms when supporting others facing loss
- Raise your awareness of how to sign post families for further support
Who should attend?
Health and social care professionals.
We are pleased to offer fully funded training places for staff working within the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) footprint.
These funded places are available to organisations based within the Black Country ICB area (Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley), including:
- NHS Trusts (acute, community and mental health providers)
- Primary Care (GP practices, Primary Care Networks and Federations)
- Social care providers commissioned within the footprint
- Community and voluntary sector organisations with formal links to, or contracts with, the ICB
- Independent providers delivering NHS-commissioned care in the area (including care homes)
Organisations outside of the Black Country ICB area are welcome to attend by booking a paid place.
We reserve the right to verify eligibility for funded places. Where applicants are found to be ineligible, a paid place may be offered as an alternative.
To support fair and equitable access across partner organisations, a maximum number of funded places per organisation may be applied to each session. Once this limit is reached, additional applicants may be placed on a waiting list. Where capacity allows, further places may be released closer to the course date.
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Venue address: Online
Cost: £40 per person
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking.
If you require any additional information or require assistance with submitting your booking, please do get in touch: learning@comptoncare.org.uk or 0300 323 0250 and ask for a member of the learning & development team.