Child bereavement

When a child or young person passes away, the effects are devastating for their family, friends and loved ones. We want to ensure that those affected by child bereavement know what support and help is available.

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK helps children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse provides bereavement support for adults, children and young people when someone has died.

  • National helpline: 0808 808 1677
  • For additional information visit: here.  – Please visit the website to find the nearest branch to you.

2Wish

2Wish works to ensure that all those affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young adult aged 25 or under receive the bereavement support they need and deserve.

This includes:

  • Parents, siblings, grandparents, partners, and extended family
  • Friends, witnesses
  • Professionals such as healthcare workers, emergency services, and educators who may be impacted through their work
  • Anyone else who may be affected

Their support includes:

  • Counselling
  • Complementary therapy 
  • Support groups and peer support
  • Play therapy and bespoke counselling for children
  • Debrief sessions for professionals
  • Tŷ Uchaf – our respite cottage in North Wales
  • Outreach and follow-up care
  • And much more

Read more: Our services: what you need to know – 2 Wish

Sands

Sands is the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. They are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. 

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