Organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. We also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.

Charity exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services  Helpline specially for young people 0808 808 1677

Specialised support, information and training to all those affected both when a child dies, and when a child is bereaved of someone important in their lives. Everything we do is based on what we learn from bereaved families. enquiries@childbereavement.org.uk for information about other support organisations.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. They are a self-help organisation.  Many of their volunteers have themselves been bereaved by suicide.

Grieving for the loss of a pet, whether through death or enforced separation, can be a sad and difficult experience.   Sometimes it helps to share these feelings with someone who knows from personal experience how distressing the loss of a pet can be, and who will listen with compassion and without judgement.    Helpline and volunteer befrienders to correspond with by email. Click here to link directly to the Pet Bereavement page.

Sands is an organisation which can offer you support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.The death of a baby is a devastating experience. The effects of grief can be overwhelming. At Sands there are people who understand what it's like because many of us have been through this experience ourselves, and we are here to help offer and information when you need it.

We offer a confidential telephone help line where you can talk to someone who has experienced the devastating effects of this most distressing crime.   We work in partnership with the home office, victim support and law enforcement agencies offering training and support on the effects of murder and manslaughter on families and friends. 

RoadPeace provides emotional and practical support to anyone bereaved or injured in a road crash.

Many resources, including a patient information leaflet, click here to link directly to bereavement page. Also bereavement information pack for sudden death and suicide, and resources for teachers and parents to help children with grief.

Translation of main leaflet available in Chinese.

The Child Death Helpline provides a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age.  Callers to the Helpline might be parents, grandparents, siblings, other family members, friends or involved professionals.    Joint initiatiove of Great Ormond Street and Royal Liverpool Children’s hospitals.  Helpline open every day throughout the year.

• Evenings - 7-10pm
• Monday - Friday -  10am - 1pm
• Tuesday and Wednesday -  1-4pmThe helpline is open every day throughout the year.

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