Child Bereavement UK

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Child Bereavement UK will no longer be posting to X or monitoring this account. For bereavement support and guidance, our Helpline and Live Chat are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays). Website: childbereavementuk.org Helpline: 0800 02 888 40

@PhdHarrison @NHSuk @samaritans We're very sorry to hear you were bereaved of your 9 year old daughter, our Helpline team are here if you'd like someone to talk with about your grief. They can be reached on 0800 02 888 40 or via Live Chat on our website, Mon-Fri, 9am to 4.30pm.

@cbukhelp @NHSuk @samaritans I lost my 9 year old daughter on Sat 13/12/2003 to Septicaemia. I've not recovered. Had to eschew Bereavement help as I STILL feel ill-equipped to cope with resultant emotions. NHS Psychiatric help slow for same reason + my VERY PAINFUL Physical Disabilities.

When you’re grieving, it can be hard to prioritise your own wellbeing. Yet looking after yourself, even in small ways, can help you cope better with difficult feelings. See our website for guidance: childbereavementuk.org/looking-after-…

Are you looking for confidential bereavement support, information or guidance? Our Helpline and Live Chat are open from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 📲childbereavementuk.org 📞0800 02 888 40 #BereavementSupport

Being bereaved when you start university or college or during your course of study can be very challenging. For ideas on ways to help you cope, visit 👉 childbereavementuk.org/when-youre-ber… #UniMentalHealthDay

@AtaLosscharity @winstonswish @CruseSupport @WidowedAndYoung @AfterSuicideUK @TheParishTrust We look forward to working with our sector colleagues to advocate for grieving children, young people, parents and families.

🚨 Big news! We are merging APPGs with @winstonswish. Together, we’re uniting MPs & leaders for a stronger voice on grief support for all ages. 📩 Email appg.griefsupport@ataloss.org for updates #GriefSupport #APPG @CruseSupport @WidowedAndYoung @AfterSuicideUK @TheParishTrust

Together with the Royal College of Gynaecologists and 48 other organisations we are calling for action to ensure women receive the quality of health care they need. Unequal and inadequate access to appropriate and timely healthcare can have a devastating impact on women and their families, including increasing the risk of stillbirth, premature birth and maternal death.

Funeral directors have an important role in supporting bereaved families at a very difficult time and can be among the first people that families speak to when someone important to them has died. Our free webinar for funeral directors ‘An introduction to Child Bereavement UK’ (19 March, 4pm to 5pm) includes: an introduction from John Adams, Child Bereavement UK’s Funeral Industry Advisor and former president of the National Association of Funeral Directors; guidance on communicating with bereaved children and young people; and information on ways in which Child Bereavement UK can work with your organisation. childbereavementuk.org/introduction-f…

The tour of Michael Rosen’s one-person show 'Getting Through It' begins on 16 March. The show is formed of a double bill of monologues. In ‘The Death of Eddie’, Michael recounts the death of his son from meningitis at the age of 18 and in ‘Many Kinds of Love’ he recalls how he contracted COVID-19 and spent 48 days in intensive care, where he was put into an induced coma and was told he had a 50% chance of dying. Tour dates & booking information: childbereavementuk.org/michael-rosen-… @MichaelRosenYes

Are you an education professional who wants to understand more about grief and bereavement and supporting bereaved pupils or students? See our training for the education sector 👉childbereavementuk.org/training-events

When someone important to you dies you may be overwhelmed by feelings of grief and loss. Over time, as you do new things and have new experiences, your loss will remain as significant but other parts of your life will start to grow around it. For more 👉 childbereavementuk.org/how-we-grieve

When a parent dies, older children may have worries about practical things that affect them. Talking about what is happening and involving them in any decision making can help them to feel less anxious.

Our Bereavement Services Regional Lead - North, Sophie Cartwright, shares ways families can support grieving teenagers. Read more: childbereavementuk.org/supporting-gri…

Bereaved young people we support share what helps them cope with their feelings For more advice from bereaved young people on what can help 👉 childbereavementuk.org/tips-from-youn…

Are you looking for confidential bereavement support, information or guidance? If you need bereavement support, contact our Helpline for support, information and guidance on 0800 02 888 40, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

What can others do to make people who are grieving feels less isolated and alone? 💌 Send a card ✅ Offer practical help 👂 Be a listening ear ☎️ Keep in touch by phone 🤗 Give hugs

Would staff at your school, nursery, college or university like to develop their knowledge around supporting bereaved pupils and students? Our team can deliver bespoke training tailored to your needs. To discuss your requirements, email: schools@childbereavementuk.org

Many of our bereavement support resources and films are available in other languages, including Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Arabic, Farsi and Welsh. To find out more, visit our website: ow.ly/q1kf50PGQcX #InternationalMotherLanguageDay

Answering children’s questions about death in a straightforward, honest way may seem difficult, but bereaved children tell us that it’s helpful when adults speak to them in a way that is clear and unambiguous.