Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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When working in health and social care, encountering people who are bereaved is inevitable. It is important to be aware of some ways to sensitively approach these interactions; to have the confidence to talk or just listen. This video aims to help health and social care professionals communicate with families in this situation.

This video has been produced by NHS Education for Scotland’s Grief & Bereavement workstream for health and social care staff: for more information and resources please visit sad.scot.nhs.uk/.