More places to turn
You can ask for our support and contact another organisation too. Here are places to find specialist guidance and a listening ear.
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Children, young people & parents
Specialist support for grieving children and young people up to 25, and parents whose baby or child has died or is expected to die before their 26th birthday.
Call Child Bereavement UK: 0800 02 888 40Phone, online and written support options. Check their website for opening hours and how to access support.
Visit Child Bereavement UK for supportPregnancy & baby loss
Support for anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, including parents, relatives and friends. Their services include a helpline and local support groups.
Call Sands: 0808 164 3332Visit Sands for helpline opening hours, email support and other ways to connect.
Visit Sands for supportMiscarriage, ectopic & molar pregnancy
Information and emotional support for people affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy, including partners. Formerly known as the Miscarriage Association.
Call Miscarriage UK: 0303 003 6464Check their support line hours and online options. Calls to this 03 number may be charged by your provider.
Visit Miscarriage UK for supportOther losses & wider bereavement support
Emotional support for people affected by grief, with a free helpline staffed by trained bereavement volunteers. You can seek support however long ago the death happened.
Call Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 808 1677Check Cruse’s current opening hours and local support options. The helpline may be busy.
Visit Cruse Bereavement Support for supportSamaritans offers a free listening service, day or night. You can talk about whatever is troubling you.
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