Bereavement & Trauma

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND PARENTS

Cruse Bereavement Care
http://www.cruse.org.uk
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 – Friday 9.30am – 5pm and until 8pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Weekends 10am – 2pm)
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Cruse Chat: (Online Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm)

The Compassionate Friends 
http://www.tcf.org.uk
Support from an organisation formed of bereaved parents and their families; offering understanding and encouragement 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 Child Death Helpline 
http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
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, Thursday & Friday 10am – 1pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am – 4pm)

Child Bereavement UK
https://childbereavementuk.org/
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
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/bereavement
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

At A Loss
https://www.ataloss.org/
Signposting website and online bereavement counselling for anyone bereaved and those supporting them.
Grief chat: online Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society - SANDS
https://www.sands.org.uk/
SANDS 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
Griefchat: online (Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm)

The Lullaby Trust
http://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
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
https://twinstrust.org/bereavement.html
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)

Sue Ryder’s Online Bereavement
https://www.sueryder.org/online-bereavement-support
Online support services accessed from home.  Services include one-to-one professional support, sharing with others in similar situations, as well as information resources.

BEREAVEMENT – CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Grief Encounter
http://www.griefencounter.org.uk
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 9am-9pm)
Email: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk

Winston's Wish
https://www.winstonswish.org
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)

Compassionate Friends siblings
https://www.tcf.org.uk/content/ftb-siblings/
Providing support to anyone trying to cope with the death of a sibling.

Child Bereavement UK
https://childbereavementuk.org/young-people/
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)

SPECIALIST BEREAVEMENT

Supporting The Military Family
https://www.cruse.org.uk/organisations/grief-in-the-military/
Part of Cruse Bereavement and specialising in support for anyone who has lost a loved one in the Armed Forces.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm and until 8pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Weekends 10am – 2pm)
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Cruse Chat: (Online Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm)

AAFDA 
https://aafda.org.uk
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse – AAFDA provide emotional, practical and specialist support for those left behind after fatal domestic abuse.

Road Peace
http://www.roadpeace.org/
Providing support to anyone who has suffered injury or a bereavement following a road accident; also offering advice on rights and referrals to lawyers. 
Helpline: 0800 160 1069 (ines open Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm) 

Support and Care After Road Death and Injury - SCARD
http://www.scard.org.uk
Providing support to anyone who has suffered injury or a bereavement following a road accident. 
Helpline: 0345 123 5542 (lines open 9am - 9pm)
Email: info@scard.org.uk

Brake
http://www.brake.org.uk
Providing support to anyone who has suffered injury or a bereavement following a road accident.&
Helpline: 0808 8000 401 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am- 4pm)

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - SOBS
http://www.uksobs.org
SOBS offer support and to anyone bereaved by suicide. 
Helpline: 0300 111 5065 (lines open 9am - 5pm) 
Email: email.support@uksobs.org

Support after Murder and Manslaughter - SAMM 
http://www.samm.org.uk
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 

Murdered Abroad 
http://www.murdered-abroad.org.uk/
Support to families and friends in the UK who’s loved ones are the victims of murder or manslaughter abroad. 
Email: support@murdered-abroad.org.uk

WAY – Widowed & Young
https://www.widowedandyoung.org.uk/
A self-help support network for anyone widowed when young. 

Gov.uk 
https://www.gov.uk/browse/births-deaths-marriages/death
Government information about death and bereavement, including probate, funeral and financial information. 

The Natural Death Centre
http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/
Independent funeral advice and support.

Down To Earth - Funeral Costs
https://quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/helping-funerals/down-earth/uk-funeral-costs
Provided by Quaker Social Action, Down To Earth offers free, confidential advice to those struggling with the cost of a funeral.

END OF LIFE

Dying Matters
http://www.dyingmatters.org/
Support information for anyone approaching the end of their life, as well as relatives, friends and carers.

Hospice UK
http://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care
For hospice and palliative care services, assisting patients, families and carers with information about services and resources available.

Marie Curie
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Support for 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

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief
http://www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/
Helping people in Scotland to support each other through end of life and bereavement.

Together For Short Lives
http://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
Supporting children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and their families.
Helpline: 0808 8088 100 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm

TRAUMA

ASSIST Trauma Care
http://www.assisttraumacare.org.uk
Supporting individuals and families affected by traumatic stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

Victim Support
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
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