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Child Bereavement UK Helpline

Child Bereavement UK supports grieving children and young people (up to 25), and parents bereaved of a child to find hope. Support is available if you’re 25 or under, or if your baby or child has died or is expected to die before their 26th birthday.

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What is this service?

Helpline

We provide confidential support, information and guidance to individuals, families and professionals throughout the UK. Our trained bereavement specialists are available to speak with Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm (excluding bank holidays) by:

We provide:

  • A confidential listening service

  • Support, guidance and information

  • Details about the support Child Bereavement UK can offer

  • Signposting to other organisations that can also offer support

Referrals

Referrals are not required for our immediate support, but they are for additional bereavement support services. Find out more on our website by clicking here

Good to know

  • Cost: Free
  • Wait time: Longer than a month
  • Additional information:

    Child Bereavement UK designs and delivers training for professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services, and the voluntary and corporate sectors.