University of Surrey Jun 30 2026 Reviewed The first dedicated support tool for unpaid carers who grieve for an older person they care for before they have died is being developed by a team led by the University of Surrey. Grief before bereavement is a form of distress that affects an estimated one in four carers, which is rarely recognized and almost entirely unsupported. The 18-month study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is led by Dr Richard Green and Dr