Support & guidance Find support How we can support you Family bereavement support Child Bereavement UK can provide the following support to families when a child or young person aged 25 or under is grieving or a baby or child has died or is expected to die before their 26th birthday. We understand that supporting a bereaved child or young person, especially when you may be grieving yourself, may bring uncertainty, concern, and a deep sense of responsibility. You are not alone in this. We are here to offer guidance, compassion, and support, helping you to provide sensitive and meaningful care during what is often one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Whether it’s helping you find the right words to approach sensitive conversations or guiding you towards the most appropriate support for a child or young person, we are here to offer the guidance and resources you need. Immediate support, information and guidance Our bereavement specialists are available to speak with right away, no need to book an appointment or join a wait list. We’re available to offer guidance and advice to parents and other adults supporting grieving children and young people, offering you the guidance and resources you need to provide the best support. Guidance is available between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Contact us: By phone - call 0800 02 888 40 By text or WhatsApp - 07418 341 800 By email - [email protected] or use our contact form By live chat - click the 'chat with us' button Additional bereavement support If the bereaved child, young person or parent you are supporting isn’t sure what help they need or where to start, they are encouraged to complete an enquiry form. That form will be carefully assessed by our bereavement specialists to determine the best and most appropriate service based on their needs. We are unable to process any enquiries without the prior consent of the child, young person or parent. Find out more about additional support Information and advice Access a range of videos, blogs and other resources written by bereavement professionals as well as others who’re grieving someone important. Supporting a bereaved child Webinars for parents, families and carers supporting a bereaved child or young person Each month we hold a free 1-hour webinar to help families support children and young people when someone important to them has died. In this webinar we provide an opportunity to learn more about how children grieve and offer helpful suggestions for you and for your family. Webinar for adults supporting a bereaved child We welcome families and individuals of any gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, race, religion, faith, belief, or sexual orientation. We will endeavour to source interpreters / BSL interpreters where needed / possible. Manage Cookie Preferences