BEREAVEMENT

Bereavement Support

Grief affects everyone differently, and there’s no right way to experience it. Whether you’ve lost a partner, a child, or someone else close to you, or you’re supporting a colleague who has, these organisations offer confidential support at your own pace.

General SupportBereaved ParentsSpecialist SupportPractical AdviceLoss of a Partner

GENERAL SUPPORT

General Bereavement Counselling & Support

Wide-ranging support and information for anyone experiencing grief.

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Cruse Bereavement Support

A UK charity offering a national helpline, local branch counselling, and specialist support for bereaved children and military families.

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Mind: Bereavement Guide

Mind’s online guide to grief and bereavement, offering self-care advice and signposting to specialist organisations.

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Marie Curie Bereavement Support

A free UK-wide telephone bereavement support service offering up to six emotional-support calls with the same volunteer.

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BEREAVED PARENTS

Support for Bereaved Parents

Specialist support for parents whose child has died, at any age.

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Freddie’s Wish

A Coventry-based charity founded by a bereaved parent, offering counselling and support to parents whose child has died, of any age.

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Rosie Crane Trust

Run by bereaved parents, offering a telephone helpline, monthly drop-in meetings, befriending and subsidised counselling.

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Child Bereavement UK

A national charity supporting bereaved children and young people up to 25, and families whose baby or child has died.

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SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Specialist & Traumatic Bereavement Support

For losses that were sudden, traumatic, or need a more specialist approach.

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ASSIST Trauma Care

A national charity providing specialist trauma therapy, including counselling for people bereaved through homicide, suicide or sudden death.

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StrongMen

A UK charity providing grief support specifically for men, via a peer telephone helpline, online counselling and retreat weekends.

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PRACTICAL ADVICE

Practical & Legal Advice After a Death

Guidance on what to do practically after someone dies.

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Bereavement Advice Centre

A free helpline and website giving practical guidance on what to do after a death, covering registration, funerals, probate and finances.

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LOSS OF A PARTNER

Support for Loss of a Partner or Spouse

Support for people navigating life after losing a partner or spouse.

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Way Up

An online self-help community for people widowed mainly in their 50s and 60s, offering a members’ forum and real-world meetups.

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WAY Widowed and Young

A national charity for people widowed at 50 or under, offering peer support, counselling, family breaks and campaigning.

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Need to Talk to Someone at CWTH?

Our Health and Wellbeing Champions offer a confidential, listening ear if you’d rather talk to someone from within general practice first. You’re not alone, and reaching out is always the right step.