In this article

Bereavement and coping with grief Funerals, memorials, practicalities Terminal illness, hospices, palliative care

Supporting bereaved children and young people Support for carers

When a baby or child dies Loss in pregnancy

The Child Bereavement Trust

Information for young people who've lost someone close to them.
Tel: 0845 357 1000
Website: www.childbereavement.org.uk

Childhood Bereavement Network

National resource for bereaved children and young people, their parents and care givers.
Tel: 020 7843 6309
Website: www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/

ChildLine

Free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people who need to talk about any problems they may have.
Tel: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk

One Life: Bereavement

Radio 1 site for 16- to 25-year-olds.
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife

rd4u

Youth branch of Cruse Bereavement Care, set up to help young people after the death of someone close.
Tel: 0808 808 1677
Website: www.rd4u.org.uk

Winston's Wish

Supports children and young people who've experienced bereavement.
The Clara Burgess Centre, Westmoreland House, 80-86 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7JT
Tel: 01242 515157
Helpline: 0845 203 0405 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm)
Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk

Carers Line

Provides information on benefits and local supports, plus a carer's pack.
Tel: 0808 808 7777 (Wednesday and Thursdays, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm)

Carers UK

Provides help and support to encourage carers to recognise their own needs.
England: 020 7490 8818
Northern Ireland: 028 9043 9843
Scotland: 0141 221 9141
Wales: 029 2081 1370
Website: www.carersonline.org.uk

Caring Matters

Focuses on the rights and responsibilities of everyone receiving or providing long-term care services.
132 Gloucester Place, London NW1 6DT
Tel: 020 7402 2702

Crossroads

Offers practical support for carers in England and Wales.
10 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PN
Tel: 0845 450 0350
Website: www.crossroads.org.uk

Help the Ages SeniorLine

Free national information service for senior citizens, their carers and relatives.
Tel: 0808 800 6565; 0808 808 7575 (NI)
Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Information, support and practical help for all carers through a network of centres.
Tel: 020 7480 7788
Website: www.carers.org

The Child Bereavement Trust

The Child Death Helpline

Offers help and support to anyone affected by the death of a child. Staffed by parent volunteers who are supported by a professional team.
Tel: 0800 282986
Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends

Support and friendship for bereaved parents and their families.
Tel: 0845 123 2304 (seven days a week, 10am to 4pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm)
Website: www.tcf.org.uk

The Cot Death Society

Help and support for anyone affected by cot death.
Tel: 01635 38137

The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths

Working to prevent infant deaths and promote baby health.
Tel: 0870 787 0554 (helpline); 0870 787 0885 (general enquiries)
Website: www.sids.org.uk/fsid

SANDS - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society

Self-help organisation that provides support for bereaved parents and their families whose baby has died at or soon after birth.
Helpline: 020 7436 5881 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm)
Website: www.uk-sands.org

Scottish Cot Death Trust

Provides support and information to parents bereaved by sudden infant deaths.
Tel: 0141 357 3946
Website: http://www.sidscotland.org.uk/

Miscarriage Association

Provides support for those who have suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
Tel: 01924 200799
Scotland: 0131 334 8883
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Parentsplace.com

Articles on losing a baby during pregnancy.
Website: www.ivillage.com/topics/pregbaby