Supporting employees after the death of their child (hybrid event)
2026-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Shooting Star House or Virtual, Shooting Star House, Hampton, London, TW12 3HD, United Kingdom
An information session for employers, with guidance, tips and advice on how to best support bereaved staff.

Join us in-person or online.
Supporting a colleague after the death of a child is one of the most sensitive and complex challenges any organisation can face—yet many employers feel unprepared.

This powerful, practical session equips colleagues, line managers and HR professionals with the confidence, language and frameworks needed to respond with compassion and clarity. Drawing on real-life insight and evidence-based practice, we explore what bereaved parents may experience, what truly helps (and what can unintentionally harm), and how to create a workplace culture that supports grief – both immediately and over time.
Attendees will leave with clear, actionable guidance, a deeper understanding of grief in the workplace following the death of a child, and the tools to support colleagues in a way that is humane and helpful.

Christopher's opening for the National Garden Scheme
2026-08-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Christopher’s, Old Portsmouth Rd, Artington, near Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LP, United Kingdom
This August, Christopher’s will be opening for the National Garden Scheme for a fourth year!
Originally set up in 1927 to support district nurses, the National Garden Scheme now raises millions of pounds for nursing and health charities each year, including Hospice UK, who received a £450,000 donation in 2025.
The garden space at Christopher’s is particularly enjoyed by families, having been specifically designed with the needs of the children in mind. From adapted play equipment and sensory trails to open areas to sit and reflect. In 2022, Shooting Star Children’s Hospices were delighted to welcome a beautiful garden courtesy of wealth-management company Brewin Dolphin to their Guildford based hospice, Christopher’s. The garden was donated and repurposed from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show silver-medal winning Brewin Dolphin garden, that award-winning garden designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes, designed with sustainability at its heart.
Join us on Sunday 2 August, 12pm-4pm to enjoy the garden at Christopher’s with refreshments available.
Adult admission: £5
Children: FREE
You can book tickets on the National Garden Scheme website or pay at the gate on the day. Cash and card accepted. 100% of profits raised from admission will go to the National Garden Scheme.
