Bereavement support for young people experiencing the death of peers
The aim of this Good Practice Guide is to raise awareness of the need to address and provide appropriate bereavement support to teenagers and young adults (TYA) experiencing the death of a friend to cancer through TYA cancer services.
The ethos of TYA services is to encourage peer support to help TYAs cope with the physical and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis. Due to the nature of the relationships that are built, and the shared experience that TYAs have, the death of young person within a cancer service can have a significant impact on other young people.
This Good Practice Guide looks at current practice, offers suggestions for supportive services, and considers the needs of professionals and staff teams.
TYAC Good Practice Guide: Bereavement support for young people experiencing the death of peers
Published May 2022