Get bereavement support

Losing someone close to you can impact your physical and emotional wellbeing and studies.

You might experience:

You may have heightened emotions at times like anniversaries or holidays. You may experience lots of different and sometimes changing emotions.

However you respond to grief, it’s normal. Talking to someone can help.

Get support and advice from the university

It doesn’t matter if your bereavement happened recently or a long time ago. If it impacts you, we’re here to help.

Contact the Financial Assistance Fund if you’re experiencing financial difficulties. This could be an impact on your funding, your ability to continue paid work or extra housing costs.
Let your academic School know if you think your studies might be impacted. Have a chat with your Student Support Officer or Academic Personal Tutor.
Get in touch with Leeds University Union Help and Support. They offer practical advice on managing your finances, studies and housing needs while you deal with a bereavement.
Contact the Student Information Service or university Chaplaincy for confidential, impartial advice.
Have a look at our counselling and wellbeing pages for information on getting an appointment with our counselling team and self help resources.

Contact Child Bereavement UK for guidance and support if you’ve experienced a bereavement. You can also contact them if you’re coping with a loved one’s terminal illness.
Connect with other bereaved students through the Student Grief Network. Attend free online meetings (twice a month). Learn about student experiences in articles, blogs, podcasts and videos.
Visit Student Space for short videos on dealing with grief and loss.
Search Leeds Bereavement Forum’s directory to find the best support for you. It lists charities that can support with a wide range of issues. Including bereavement through suicide, accident or health-related issues.
Talk about your loss with Let’s Talk About Loss, a safe place for 18-35-year-olds.