The Laura Centre

22/08/2026

Have you spotted our Memory Tree at The Laura Centre?

Sitting in our waiting room, its branches are filled with tags left by clients in memory of the people they love and miss.

Each one has a name, a memory or a few words about someone special. Together, they give us a chance to remember those people and share a little of who they were with everyone who passes through our doors.

If you’re visiting The Laura Centre, take a moment to have a look through the tags. And if you’d like to add the name or a memory of someone important to you, you’re always welcome to leave one of your own.

20/08/2026

A new university term is just around the corner. And whether you’re starting your first year or heading back for another, if you’re grieving, it's important you know where you can turn for support.

Speak to your personal tutor about any academic support available, contact your student union to find out about counselling services and see whether your university has any bereavement or peer support groups.

And remember, you can ask for help at any point during the year – not just when you first arrive.

Our guide to dealing with grief at university covers academic support, living away from home, looking after yourself and where you can turn for help.

https://thelauracentre.org.uk/dealing-with-grief-at-university/

19/08/2026

The Leicester Half & 10K is on track to sell out! 🏃

If you’ve been thinking about joining Team TLC this October, now’s the time to apply for your place.

To apply for the Leicester Half or 10k, and help us raise funds for The Laura Centre, visit - https://thelauracentre.org.uk/the-leicester-half-marathon-2026.

Are you up for the challenge?

18/08/2026

If your friend lost someone they loved tomorrow, would you know what to say?

Knowing what to say to someone who's grieving isn’t always easy. Plenty of people worry about saying the wrong thing, so end up saying nothing at all.

But often, it’s not about having the perfect words. It’s about showing up, listening and letting someone know they’re not alone.

If you know someone who has been recently bereaved, gently remind them that they can call us on 0116 254 4341 or visit https://thelauracentre.org.uk for help and support.

31/07/2026

In 2025, Millie ran the Leicester Half Marathon in memory of her niece, Oria Rose.

Two years after losing her, Millie chose to take on 13.1 miles to honour her niece’s life and give something back to the charity that supported her family through their grief.

Through her run, Millie raised vital funds for The Laura Centre - helping us continue to provide free bereavement counselling to families when they need it most.

On Sunday 11th October, we’re once again looking for runners to take part in the Leicester Half Marathon & 10K for Team TLC. Could one of them be you?

👉 To learn more or apply, visit - https://thelauracentre.org.uk/the-leicester-half-marathon-2026/

30/07/2026

Talking to children about grief isn’t always easy, but books can really help.

They give children a way to explore emotions, understand what they’re feeling and start conversations that might otherwise feel difficult.

We’ve put together a list of books we regularly recommend for children who have experienced a bereavement.

You can find them here - https://thelauracentre.org.uk/childrens-books-for-bereavement-and-loss/

29/07/2026

"I'm fine" is a phrase bereaved teenagers are really good at saying.

But grief isn't always obvious. It can show up as irritability, perfectionism, withdrawing from friends or struggling to concentrate.

For the adults around them, it can be difficult to know whether these changes are part of growing up, or signs that a young person is quietly struggling with their loss.

Our latest resource looks at some of the less obvious signs of grief in teenagers and how we can better support them, whether at home, in school or elsewhere.

When we think about grief, we often picture tears, sadness and obvious signs that somebody is struggling. In reality, grief doesn't always look like that, especially during the teenage years. Many teenagers continue going to school or college, spending time with friends, attending clubs or appearing...

17/07/2026

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there, missed an appointment or read the same sentence over and over without taking any of it in?

After someone dies, 'grief brain fog' makes everyday tasks feel much harder.

Our latest resource explains why grief brain fog happens, some of the signs you may notice and practical ways to make things feel a little more manageable.

You can read the full guide here - https://thelauracentre.org.uk/how-to-manage-grief-brain-fog/

16/07/2026

We’re almost ready to introduce Team TLC for the 2026 Leicester Half Marathon & 10K!

So far, we have 10 fantastic runners and a team of 15 preparing to take on the challenge this October.

Last year, Team TLC raised an incredible £10,000, helping us provide vital support to bereaved families in our care. This year, we’d love to raise even more.

There's still a few places available, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time!

Just complete our application form to join Team TLC this October - https://thelauracentre.org.uk/the-leicester-half-marathon-2026/

15/07/2026

We know charities ask for support a lot. You see us sharing fundraising pages, promoting events, celebrating donations and asking people to take on challenges.

But every time we do, it’s because fundraising makes the work we do possible.

At The Laura Centre, the money raised by our community helps fund far more than counselling sessions. It supports the specialist training and supervision our team receives, provides safe spaces for therapy and helps us continue offering free bereavement support to children, young people and adults who need us.

Behind every appointment is a team working to make sure that support is safe, accessible and available for families navigating grief.

Whether you’ve run a marathon, organised an event, jumped out of a plane, made a donation, shared one of our posts or supported us in another way, thank you!

We never take your generosity for granted 💙