Child Bereavement UK

Who is Child Bereavement UK?  

Child Bereavement UK helps 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) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.

They also provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families. 

How can Child Bereavement UK help? 

Child Bereavement UK offer free, confidential bereavement support by telephone, video or instant messenger, as well as face to face from several locations across the UK.

Child Bereavement UK deliver:

• Support sessions for individuals, couples, children, young people and families.

• Groups for families which are 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 which are 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 which are facilitated groups for bereaved parents and carers to meet in a supportive environment.

They provide confidential support, information and guidance to individuals, families and professionals throughout the UK. The support team is available to respond to calls, Live Chat or email from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

The support team provide:

• A confidential listening service

• Support, guidance and information

• Details about the support Child Bereavement UK can offer

• Signposting to other organisations that can also offer support