Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement. The charity has trained more than 100,000 professionals since it launched in 1994, helping them to better understand and meet the needs of grieving families. 

We provide confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals. Our National Helpline is available to take calls and respond to emails 9am-5pm Monday -Friday along with an online Live Chat from 9 am to 5 pm. The helpline can provide support and Information such as a confidential listening service, advice, guidance and information on a wide range of topics, signposting to other local and national organisations which may be able to offer further support specific to your needs.

We provide books, DVD's, and workbooks for bereaved families and professionals which have been developed with their input. Many of our resources have received British Medical Association recognition for educational merit. Order online http://www.childbereavementuk.org

The charity provides direct services at a growing number of locations across the country:

Buckinghamshire
Cheshire
Cumbria
Glasgow
Milton Keynes
East London
West London

Our services include:Individual, couple and family support, either face to face or booked via telephone support sessions (where no face to face is available in your area)

Parents support groups for baby and child death and support through a subsequent pregnancy

Family groups for children aged 4 to 12 to attend with adult carers

Groups for Young Peoples  for bereaved young people up to age 25

0800 02 888 40

support@childbereavementuk.org

Training For Professionals

We operate established training, consultancy and staff support service providing: workshops, courses, study days, and conferences covering a breadth of subjects across the country. Tailor made workshops, devised by our experienced facilitators to meet an organisations specific needs. Comprehensive course materials, consultancy and supervision to the statutory, voluntary and corporate sectors, accredited training and recognised continuing professional development.

Every year we train more than 9,000 professionals, helping them to better understand and meet the needs of grieving families.

Support and Training for Schools 

We provide specialised training, resources and information for schools and a dedicated schools section on our website. We also run an awareness programme for Primary Schools: http://www.elephantsteaparty.co.uk