Widowed and Bereaved Partners Ireland
Support, advocacy, and community for widowed and bereaved partners in Ireland
Who are Widowed and Bereaved Partners Ireland
We are a group of widowed and bereaved partners in Ireland that have come together to address the lack of supports in Ireland, raise awareness of the challenges widowed and bereaved partners face, and advocate for meaningful change.
The National Association of Widows (NAWI) was disbanded in October 2023, and there is currently no formal support group in place for those who are widowed or who have lost their partner in Ireland.
Our aim is to improve the circumstances our community has found itself in, advocate for those who are struggling to be heard, and raise awareness of the challenges widowed and bereaved partners face.
Explore Our Work
Learn more about who we are, the issues we are raising, and the evidence informing our advocacy.
About
About WBPI, why the group was formed, and the purpose behind our advocacy work.
Issues & Goals
The key issues raised by WBPI and the practical reforms and supports we are calling for.
Research
Evidence and research findings that help inform WBPI’s policy and advocacy work.
What We Are Highlighting
- Financial hardship after bereavement
- Health, wellbeing, and social impacts
- Administrative and social welfare barriers
- The need for clear guidance and formal supports
What We Are Calling For
- Accessible grief counselling and tailored supports
- Social welfare reform and clearer entitlement guidance
- Bereavement-trained staff within relevant services
- The establishment of a National Widows Council
You are not alone
WBPI exists to support, represent, and advocate for widowed and bereaved partners in Ireland. If you would like to get in touch, we would love to hear from you.