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Widow and Widower Support
National Support
Army Widows' Association
A volunteer run organisation and charity aiming to offer comfort, support, and friendship to the widows and widowers or service men and women.
National Widowers' Organisation
The National Widowers’ Organisation is set up for males experiencing the loss of a partner. A 'virtual tool -kit' that simultaneously allows for men to meet and support others going through the same. Though based outside of the UK they offer resources and blogs so as to support male experiences of being widowed.
Way Up
Way Up is a UK-based online forum aimed at (though not exclusively for) those widowed in their 50's and 60's. Free to join, their forum is for members only and aims to provide support, perspectives, and friendships.
WAY Widowed and Young
WAY if for those that lost their partner before having turned 51 years of age. A peer-to-peer support group with an annual cost of £25 to join and also acts as a signposting service to other websites, blogs, and books that advise and support those in this situation. WAY also provides practical support including information on relevant bereavement benefits you may be eligible for following the passing of a partner.