What should I do when someone I know has been bereaved

A short guidance film on what should I do when someone I know has been bereaved.

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Easter Challenge 50KM 2020

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Magical Christmas concert in aid of bereaved children

A magical Christmas Celebration Concert will take place at Holy Trinity Brompton, London on Thursday 12 December. The concert, in aid of Child Bereavement UK, includes readings and talks from the best of British TV and stage, including the charity’s Patrons Alan Titchmarsh and actor Jason Watkins, as well as British adventurer Bear Grylls, author Helen Fielding, and culinary ace and Great British Bake Off host, Prue Leith. There will be a musical performance by award-winning classical guitari
Glasgow service wins GO Excellence in Public Procurement award

Child Bereavement UK was announced as the winner in the Best Service – Micro and Small Business and Third Sector Organisations category at the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards 2019/20 Scotland. The awards celebrate achievements in teamwork, social value, market development and more
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Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they show it in different ways. They copy the responses of the adults around them, and rely on adults to provide them with the support.
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.
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Supporting a bereaved pupil

This comprehensive, free-to-access resource , Supporting a bereaved pupil has been developed by Child Bereavement UK in collaboration with the London Grid for Learning.
What we offer

We are recognised as the leading provider of training for professionals working with bereaved families.
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.
UK death & bereavement statistics

A parent of children under 18 dies every 22 minutes in the UK; around 23,600 a year. This equates to around 111 children being bereaved of a parent every day.
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.
Get support

Who do I ask and how? Who you ask for help depends on who you trust or who you feel comfortable to approach. You may want to find a time when you and this person can have a space and time together, away from others. What kinds of help are available to me? Apps, Websites and Forums Support from teachers, schools pastoral team Groups for young people Individual of family bereavement support or counselling If you would like to talk to someone about help and support contact us on 0800028884
Contact us

Contact one of the Child Bereavement UK centres or get in touch with one of our departments.