Penarth Town Council and Marie Curie have pledged their support to a Compassionate Penarth Charter. The vision is for Penarth to be a caring and supportive community, where people know they are not alone at some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Inspired by the Compassionate Cymru movement, a group of local organisations and volunteers came together to develop the Compassionate Penarth Charter. The charter commits to activities which make it easier to access information around death, dying and bereavement. It commits to supporting the community to be more comfortable talking about this chapter of our lives through information, community talks and events. When people feel more comfortable talking about their experiences, they are more able to get the support they need and are better equipped to support others.
Marie Curie’s Community Engagement, Involvement & Development Manager Scott Davies, says:
“It can be difficult to know what to say to someone who’s been bereaved. Maybe it’s stopping you from getting in touch. People who are grieving often tell us that the worst thing someone can say, is to say nothing.”
The Penarth Town Mayor Councillor Gwenda Roberts adds:
“During Grief Week [2nd December to 8th December] it seemed appropriate to remember the importance of encouraging people to check in with those family members and friends who have been bereaved. A short phone call asking ‘how are you?’ or even a simple text saying ‘thinking of you ‘ can make a huge difference to those who are feeling isolated after having lost a loved one.”
Grief has no time limit, it can hit us at any time, sometimes when we are least expecting it. If you or someone you know has been bereaved, and would like to talk to someone, there is support available.
You can find information here.
