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Other Sources of Support

Other sources of support

 

If the child in your care does not attend a school in the area covered by Slide Away, or if you would like additional support, please take a look at the useful links to other sources of support, information and resources below.

The Childhood Bereavement Network
The Childhood Bereavement Network

The Childhood Bereavement Network directory includes a guide to local bereavement support services for children in other geographical areas within the UK.
Bereavement Support Payment
Bereavement Support Payment

If your partner has died, you may be eligible for the government's Bereavement Support Payment.

For full eligibility criteria and details of how to claim, visit gov.uk
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child of any age.
Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish

Winston's Wish is the leading childhood bereavement charity and the largest provider of services to bereaved children, young people and their families in the UK.
Childline
Childline

Childline offers a free helpline for children and young people on any issue including bereavement and is open 24 hours a day.
Cruse
Cruse

Cruse exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services are free to bereaved people, but we rely on donations to fund our work.
Grief Encounter
Grief Encounter

Grief Encounter is a Bereavement Charity set up to help bereaved children and their families. Our vision at Grief Encounter is that every bereaved child and their family in the UK get the best possible help, recognition and understanding following their loss.  In addition, Grief Encounter offers a free national helpline service, Grieftalk. 
Hope Again
Hope Again

Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Care. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.  Here you will find information about our services, a listening ear from other young people and advice for any young person dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Sibling Support
Sibling Support

Sibling Support helps young people when their brother or sister dies. They have a wide
range of free resources, designed by young people and professionals.
Let's Talk About Loss
Let's Talk About Loss

Let's Talk About Loss supports people aged 18-35 who are bereaved. We run 29 meet up groups across the UK, offering monthly peer support and a safe social space to talk about grief. 
Care for the family
Care for the family

Care for the family is a national charity motivated by Christian compassion, but which offers support to anyone regardless of faith or none.  Their bereavement support page has sections for those widowed young, bereaved parents and bereaved siblings.
The Compassionate Friends (TCF)
The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child/children.
Family Lives
Family Lives

Family Lives offers advice and support to parents including links on their website specifically covering bereavement.
Brake
Brake

Brake is road safety charity which offers support for anyone who has been affected by the death of someone on the roads.
Sudden
Sudden

Sudden is a charitable initiative which supports people after a sudden death when there is little or no time to say goodbye.
Survivors of bereavement by suicide
Survivors of bereavement by suicide

Survivors of bereavement by suicide aims to meet the needs and overcome the isolation experienced by people over 18 who have been bereaved by suicide.
Amparo
Amparo

 Amparo provides practical and emotional support for anyone affected by suicide. Support can be provided one-to-one, to family groups, groups of colleagues or peers – whatever is preferred by you and is most appropriate to your situation. The service can be delivered in your home or wherever you are most comfortable.
Papyrus
Papyrus

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is a charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Way
Way

Way provides a social network for young widows, widowers and their children.
Sands
Sands

Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.
Abigail’s Footsteps
Abigail’s Footsteps

Abigail’s Footsteps are a baby loss charity who provide support and counselling for bereaved parents and families as well as specialist bereavement training for midwives and healthcare professionals.
The Bereavement Register
The Bereavement Register

The Bereavement Register provides the opportunity to register the details of the death of a family member onto a register which prevents companies involved in direct marketing from sending mail to a deceased person. 
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement and Pet Loss Support
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement and Pet Loss Support

The Blue Cross offers a free and confidential Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS) by phone, email or webchat for anyone grieving for a pet, or facing loss.

Their mission is to reach as many people as possible with compassion and understanding, so that no one goes through the pain of losing a pet alone.
Tell Us Once
Tell Us Once

Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go, including HMRC, DVLA, Passport Office, DWP. 
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a charity which supports families affected by the sudden cardiac death of a person aged 35 or under.
Sudden Arrhythmic Death - SADS UK
Sudden Arrhythmic Death - SADS UK

Sudden Arrhythmic Death  - SADS UK is a charity which supports families of those affected by Sudden Arrhythmic Death in the UK.