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Kate's tips for Christmas

Rev Kate Bottley
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Rev Kate Bottley

  • Published
    9 December 2025

Rev Kate Bottley had advice about how to get through Christmas if you are feeling sad or lonely.

Here are sources of support and help.

Christmas Mental Health tips and support from Mind, external

Coping with grief at Christmas from Cruse , external

Marie Curie tips on Christmas without a loved one, external

Samaritans Help at Christmas , external

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