Bereavement - Supporting Families


Losing a child is the most traumatic experience anyone will face. There are specialist support services available for families that can be accessed directly by the family. Here is a list of resources available to help families in this difficult time;

Sands

A charity that supports families who have suffered a still born or miscarriage of a child.

https://www.sands.org.uk/


The Good Grief Trust

A website that offers general advice about bereavement including the loss of a child.

https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/


The Compassionate Friends

A website that offers support for families who have lost a child.

https://www.tcf.org.uk/

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