Losing someone close to you can be devastating, especially if you have been caring for them. As well as coping with the loss of the person you looked after, you may find you need to cope also with the loss of your caring role.

Family and friends tend to be around more at this time. So often, it's only when all the practicalities have been handled, and the people around you get back to their everyday lives, that you really start to focus on your own feelings.

You can find some guidance to help you deal with the emotional and practical impact of losing someone by following this link:

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/when-caring-ends/bereavement