Child Bereavement UK support services

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

We offer free, confidential bereavement support by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK. We also offer face-to-face support from a number of locations*.

Support sessions - support for individuals, couples, children, young people and families

Groups for families - facilitated groups for bereaved families where children aged 4-12 and their adult carers can meet others and explore their feelings through creative activities

Groups for young people - facilitated groups for those between the ages of 11 and 25 to meet for social activities and to work on creative projects

Groups for parents - facilitated groups for bereaved parents and carers to meet in a supportive environment

We welcome families and individuals of any race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion/faith, sex/gender/gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, or disability.

Get in touch via our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40, email: [email protected] or Live Chat via this website and we can help you find the support that suits your needs.

*Please see the latest information and guidance with regard to our services in light of COVID-19.

To find out more about specific support available near you, please click below.

Buckinghamshire

Child Bereavement UK offers support in Buckinghamshire for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. We also support families who are facing bereavement, where a child of any age is not expected to live, or where children and young people are facing the bereavement of anyone significant in their lives. Read more

Cheshire

Child Bereavement UK offers support in Cheshire for individuals or couples, where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. We also support families who are facing bereavement, where a child of any age is not expected to live, or where children and young people are facing the bereavement of anyone significant in their lives. Read more

Cumbria

Child Bereavement UK offers support in Cumbria for individuals or couples, when a baby or child has died. We also offer bereavement support to children and young people, up to the age of 25 and their families. We support families where a child of any age is not expected to live and where children and young people are facing the bereavement of anyone significant in their lives. Read more

Glasgow

Child Bereavement UK in Glasgow offers support across Scotland for individuals or couples, where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. We also support families who are facing bereavement, where a child of any age is not expected to live, or where children and young people are facing the bereavement of anyone significant in their lives. Read more

Glasgow Children's Hospital Service

Child Bereavement UK is commissioned by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with funding from Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity to provide bereavement support for families bereaved of a baby or child, and training and support for hospital staff. Read more

Leeds

In collaboration with Leeds City Council, Child Bereavement UK is offering a bereavement service in Leeds that supports children and young people, and their families, who have been bereaved of someone important in their life. The service is for Leeds families with young people up to and including age 18, and up to age 25 with SEND, who are in need of support. Read more

East London

Child Bereavement UK offers support in East London for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. We also support families who are facing bereavement, where a child of any age is not expected to live, or where children and young people are facing the bereavement of anyone significant in their lives. Read more

West London

Child Bereavement UK offers support in West London for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. We also support families who are facing bereavement, where a child of any age is not expected to live, or where children and young people are facing the bereavement of anyone significant in their lives. Read more

Milton Keynes

Child Bereavement UK offers support in Milton Keynes for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. Read more

Support 4 Grenfell Community Hub

The Support 4 Grenfell Community Hub was established by the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry in June 2017. Child Bereavement UK continues to support families, children and young people affected by Grenfell Tower fire, and the professionals that work with them, through its West London bereavement service. Read more

Latest

Understanding Traumatic Bereavement in Children & Young People

Virtual training - 13 Sep, 5 Oct
Children & Young People with SEN: supporting them through grief

Virtual training - 14 September
Training course descriptions

Child Bereavement UK has more than 25 years' experience in designing and delivering high-quality training to meet the needs of individuals, groups and organisations.
Teenagers and Bereavement

Virtual training - 16 September 2021

Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
Telling a child that someone has died

It is important to tell a child of any age when someone important in their lives has died, and ideally this is done by someone who is closest to them.
Let’s Rock & Pennfest

Volunteer with Child Bereavement UK at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free.
Grieving for a child of any age

The agony of losing a child of any age is unparalleled. There is no age or point in time that makes it any easier. No parent expects to face the death of their child and no grandparent expects to lose their grandchild.
When a grandparent dies - the impact on children and young people

The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies. There is the grief associated with their own loss, but also the reactions and responses of their children to the death of a grandparent.
Webinars

Webinars for professionals and businesses involved with those affected by bereavement, assisting them to understand the challenges of grief.
When your baby dies

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.
Let‘s Rock the 80’s and PennFest Volunteer

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to represent Child Bereavement UK at the incredible Let’s Rock the 80’s Festival series this year.
Contact us

Contact one of the Child Bereavement UK centres or get in touch with one of our departments.
Resources for children and young people

This list includes books and resources for bereaved children and young people, including those with special educational or additional needs.