Bereavement, End of Life Care and Trauma
In this section you can find support for:
- Bereaved adults and parents
- Bereaved children and young people
- End of life care
- Specialist organisations
- Trauma
Bereavement Support for Adults and Parents
At A Loss
Signposting website and online bereavement counselling for anyone bereaved and those supporting them.
Grief chat: online Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse provide advice and support to anyone who has been bereaved, no matter how recently or long ago a loved one died.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am – 5pm, Tuesday 1pm – 8pm)
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Child Bereavement UK
Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies, or is dying.
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Live Chat (Online Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Email: helpline@childbereavementuk.org
Marie Curie – Bereavement Support
Support for anyone who has had a bereavement from a terminal illness.
Helpline: 0800 090 2309 (lines open Monday – Friday 8am- 6pm, Saturday 11am– 5pm)
Web Chat: check for open times online
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society - SANDS
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society support bereaved parents and families if a baby dies before, during or after childbirth.
Helpline:0808 164 3332 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am - 3pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6pm – 9pm)
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
Sue Ryder’s Online Bereavement
Online support services accessed from home. Services include one-to-one professional support, sharing with others in similar situations, as well as information resources.
The Child Death Helpline
Supporting anyone affected by the death of a child regardless of when the bereavement took place.
Helpline: 0800 282 986 free for landlines, 0808 800 6019 free for mobiles (lines open every evening 7 - 10pm, or Monday - Friday 10am – 1pm)
The Compassionate Friends
An organisation formed of bereaved parents and their families, offering support to others following the death of a child or children.
Helpline: 0345 123 2304 (lines open 10am-4pm, 7pm-10pm)
Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk
The Lullaby Trust
Offering support to bereaved parents if a baby dies suddenly and unexpectedly.
Helpline: 0808 802 6868 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm, weekends and Bank Holidays 6 – 10pm)
Email: support@lullabytrust.org.uk
Twins Trust Bereavement Support Group
Twins Trust BSG support parents who have lost a baby or babies during a multiple pregnancy or at any stage after birth.
Twinline: 0800 138 0509 (lines open 10am - 1pm, 7pm - 10pm)
Bereavement Support for Children and Young People
Child Bereavement UK
Offering support to anyone aged 11 -25 who has been recently bereaved or informed that someone close is seriously ill.
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Live Chat (Online Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Compassionate Friends siblings
Providing support to anyone trying to cope with the death of a sibling.
Grief Encounter
Providing support to children and young people following the death of a parent, sibling or loved one. Offering one-to-one counselling, grief groups, residential camps, and grief relief kits.
Helpline: 0808 802 0111 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am-3pm)
Email: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk
Winston's Wish
A bereavement charity for children and young people following the loss of a parent or sibling. Offering support and guidance to anyone concerned about a grieving child.
Helpline: 0808 802 0021 (lines open Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm)
Live Chat: Online (Monday – Friday 3pm – 8pm)
End of Life
Dying Matters
Support information for anyone approaching the end of their life, as well as supporting relatives, friends and carers.
Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief
Support organisation based in Scotland, where people support each other through end of life care and bereavement.
Hospice UK
Offering information about hospice and palliative care services. Assisting patients, families and carers with information about services and resources available.
Marie Curie
Offering support to anyone affected by terminal illness.
Helpline: 0800 090 2309 (lines open Monday – Friday 8am- 6pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm)
Web Chat: check for open times online
Together For Short Lives
Supporting children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, as well as their families.
Helpline: 0808 8088 100 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm
Live Chat: Online (Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm)
Specialist Bereavement
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse - AAFDA
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse provide emotional, practical and specialist support for those left behind after fatal domestic abuse.
Brake
Providing support to anyone who has experienced injury or a bereavement following a road accident.
Helpline: 0808 8000 401 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am- 4pm)
Road Peace
Providing support to anyone who has experienced injury or a bereavement following a road accident; also offering advice on rights and referrals to lawyers.
Helpline: 0800 160 1069 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)
Down To Earth - Funeral Costs
Provided by Quaker Social Action, Down To Earth offers free, confidential advice to those struggling with the cost of a funeral.
Gov.uk
Government information about death and bereavement, including probate, funeral and financial information.
Murdered Abroad
Supporting families and friends in the UK who’s loved ones are the victims of murder or manslaughter abroad.
Email: support@murdered-abroad.org.uk
Support after Murder and Manslaughter - SAMM
SAMM are a self-help group who offer support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter.
Email: info@samm.org.uk
Support and Care After Road Death and Injury - SCARD
Providing support to anyone who has experienced injury or a bereavement following a road accident.
Helpline: 0345 123 5542 (lines open 9am - 9pm)
Email: info@scard.org.uk
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - SOBS
Supporting anyone bereaved by suicide.
Helpline: 0300 111 5065 (lines open 9am - 7pm)
Email: email.support@uksobs.org
Supporting The Military Family
Supporting The Military Family are part of Cruse Bereavement. Specialising in support for anyone who has lost a loved one in the Armed Forces.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am – 5pm, Tuesday 1pm – 8pm)
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
The Natural Death Centre
Independent funeral advice and support.
Widowed and Young - WAY
A self-help support network for anyone widowed young.
Trauma
ASSIST Trauma Care
Supporting individuals and families affected by traumatic stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Victim Support
Providing support and information for anyone who has been affected by a crime, regardless of whether or not it is reported to the police.
Helpline: 0808 1689 111 (lines open 24 hour)
Email: supportlineemail@victimsupport.org.uk