How we can support you

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.

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 protected] or Live Chat via this website and we can help you find the support that suits your needs.

In addition, we can offer face-to-face support if you are able to travel to one of the locations below:

Scotland

[email protected] | 0800 02 888 40

Glasgow
Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children*

*This is a funded service providing support for parents bereaved of a child under the care of Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children:

01413704747 | [email protected]

North of England

[email protected] | 0800 02 888 40

Carlisle, Cumbria
Kendal, Cumbria
St Helen’s, Merseyside
Wirral, Merseyside
Widnes, Cheshire
Teesside
Bradford, Yorkshire
Leeds,* Yorkshire

*This is a funded service providing support for children and young people in Leeds:

01133 503 598 | [email protected]

(For anyone else seeking support in Leeds, please call 0800 02 888 40)

South of England

[email protected] | 0800 02 888 40

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

London

[email protected] | 0800 02 888 40

Queen’s Park
Stratford

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