Bereavement Services E-Conference

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  Liz Gleeson Director @ Shapes of Grief

  Liz is an Irish Psychotherapist living on the East Coast of Ireland In her early years, she experienced a series of profound losses which she couldn’t cope with very well - she didn’t know how to and nobody knew how to support her. After working in marketing for a decade, she did a career pivot and threw herself into the world of psychology. Liz pursued several Masters degrees in Dramatherapy, Loss & Bereavement and Counselling & Psychotherapy and was soon running a busy clinical practice specialising in loss and grief. In 2019, Liz launched the podcast Shapes Of Grief which quickly garnered the appreciation and respect of grievers worldwide. Liz also designed and launched an Online Grief Training Programme. The result is a multi-award-winning online Grief Training Programme, offering 40+ hours of evidence-based grief training delivered by 30+ grief, loss and psychology professionals from around the world.

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  Stephanie Prior Head of Medical Negligence @ Osbornes Law

  Stephanie is Head of Medical Negligence at Osbornes, with a particular focus on child and adult brain injury cases, fatal cases, obstetric and gynaecological cases, Brachial Plexus injuries, ophthalmology and complex spinal injury cases. Stephanie is experienced in inquests and advising client’s on Fatal Accident’s Act and the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. Stephanie’s caseload is mainly complex and complicated cases. Prior to qualifying as a solicitor in 1997, Stephanie was a registered general nurse. Stephanie has a Diploma in Forensic Medical Science and is the Legal Editor of and contributor to the publication ‘Medicine Science and the Law’. She is a member of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences. Stephanie until recently, regularly lectures on medical negligence to doctors in clinical practice as well as to postgraduate medicine students at Barts Hospital for many years.

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  Vicky Wilson Co-Founder & CEO @ Settld.

  Vicky Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of Settld, a pioneering company she has led for over 3 years. Settld addresses a crucial need: simplifying the arduous process of handling accounts and services after a loved one passes away. Wilson's personal experience with loss inspired the creation of Settld, fueled by the frustration of navigating bureaucratic red tape during bereavement. Settld's mission is clear: streamline the process, automate tasks, and alleviate stress for grieving families. Recognized as one of the top startups in the UK for 2024, Settld continues to revolutionize how we manage life's most challenging transitions.

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  John Adams First Vice President @ National Association of Funeral Directors

  John Adams DIPFAA, DIPFD, CERT ED is a highly accomplished funeral industry professional with a rich legacy in the field. As a Funeral Director at Perry and Phillips Funeral Directors, a reputable the fourth-generation firm in Shropshire, John brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role. A past President, John is currently serving as the First Vice President of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and also holds the distinguished positions of Approved Tutor, and chair of the NAFD's Membership Committee. In addition to his commitments with the NAFD, John serves as a Funeral Industry Advisor for Child Bereavement UK.

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  Elaine Ridley Public Sector Development Manager @ Finders International