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Bereavement Support Following the Death of a Child

2 Wish

 

2 Wish is a Welsh charity that provides support for people affected by sudden death in young people.

 

If you require support after suddenly losing your child, or know someone else who is struggling with their loss, then please get in touch by contacting: support@2wish.org.uk

Website: www.2wish.org.uk/

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. They support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone impacted by the death of a child of any age.

National helpline: 0800 0288840.

Website: www.childbereavementuk.org/

Sands

The Sands National Helpline provides a safe, confidential place for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby. Whether your baby died long ago or recently, we are here for you.

Telephone: 0808 164 3332

Opening hours: 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 9pm Tuesday and Thursday

Website: www.sands.org.uk

Email: helpline@sands.org.uk

Child Death Helpline

​The Child Death Helpline is a freephone service for all those affected by the death of a child.

Telephone: 0800 282 986

The confidential helpline is open every day of the year:

​Monday to Sunday19:00 to 22:00

Monday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 to 13:00

Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 to 16:00

​Website: https://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/

Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) - Family support services

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.

Telephone: 020 7843 6309

Email: cbn@ncb.org.uk

Website: http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/

Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust offer support for anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child.

Telephone: 0808 802 6868

or email support@lullabytrust.org.uk

Calls to the helpline are free from all landlines and most mobile phone networks.

The helpline is open:

  • Monday – Friday: 10am-5pm
  • Weekends and public holidays: 6pm–10pm

You can also talk to Lullaby Trust volunteers via their webchat on weekdays 10am-12pm.

Website: www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/

 

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