Support after the death of a baby/child

2 Wish

2 Wish provides immediate and ongoing bereavement support for families, individuals and professionals affected by the sudden and traumatic death of a child or young adult aged 25 or under.

Website: www.2wish.org.uk

Telephone: 01443 853 125

Email: support@2wish.org.uk

Aching Arms

Aching Arms offers comfort bears to hospitals and a support service to families who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or soon after.

Website: www.achingarms.co.uk/

Helpline: 07464 508 994

Email: support@achingarms.co.uk

Child Bereavement UK

Individual support sessions and group support for bereaved parents and families.

Website: www.childbereavementuk.org

Helpline: 0800 028 8840

Email: helpline@childbereavementuk.org

Child Death Helpline

Calls are answered by a trained volunteer who has experienced the death of a child.

Helpline hours: Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm, Tuesday an Wednesday 1pm – 4pm, Early evening 7pm – 10pm.

Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk

Phone: 0800 282 986

Child Funeral Charity

Arranging a funeral for a child is something no-one can imagine having to do. And at a very emotional time, financial pressures in paying funeral expenses can add to the distress. The Child Funeral Charity (CFC) assist families who struggle to arrange a simple funeral, for a baby or child from 12 weeks of gestation to age 17 (up to 18th birthday). The funeral must take place in England or Wales. Whilst many funeral directors, the clergy and most celebrants do not charge fees, there are other funeral related expenses that bereaved parents struggle to find. Support is available from the CFC to help with such funeral costs, together with practical advice and guidance.

Website: childfuneralcharity.org.uk

Phone: 01480 276088

Email: enquiries@childfuneralcharity.org.uk

Sands

Sands wants to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support as long as they need it.

Website: www.sands.org.uk

Freephone Helpline: 0808 164 3332

Email: helpline@sands.org.uk

Sibling Support

Advice and support for siblings of any age.

Website: www.siblingsupport.co.uk

Email: hello@siblingsupport.co.uk

SUDC UK

Sudden Unexplained Death In Childhood (SUDC) is the unexpected death of a child aged between 1-18 years that remains unexplained. Around 40 children are affected every year in the UK, comparable to 1-2 seemingly healthy children dying every fortnight, often going to sleep and never waking up. SUDC UK is a registered charity dedicated to awareness, research and family support.

Website: sudc.org.uk

Contact Number: 07880 350942
(Monday – Thursday 9am-5pm)

Email: info@sudc.org.uk

Teddy's Wish

Teddy's Wish funds research into baby loss and offers bereavement counselling and weekend retreats.

Website: Teddy's Wish Baby Loss Charity (teddyswish.org)

Email: support@teddyswish.org

The Compassionate Friends

Support for family members after the death of a child. Individual and group support, also offer weekends away and retreats.

Website: www.tcf.org.uk

Helpline: 0345 123 2304

Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk

The Lullaby Trust

Support and advice for those affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child. Webchat also available.

Website: www.lullabytrust.org.uk

Helpline: 0808 802 6868

Email: support@lullabytrust.org.uk

The Miscarriage Association

The Miscarriage Association provides support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.

Website: www.Miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Helpline: 0192 420 0799

Email: Info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk