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Support for Families 

This page serves as a support directory for families navigating the heartbreak of child loss or unexpected hospital stays.
Here, you’ll find a collection of trusted links to charities and organisations that provide emotional wellbeing support, financial and practical assistance, and specialist bereavement services. Whether you're in crisis, grieving, or simply need guidance through an overwhelming time, these resources are here to help you feel less alone and more supported.

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Care for the Family

Bereavement

Advice & Support

For bereaved parents, those widowed young and anyone supporting bereaved people.

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The Good Grief Trust

Bereavement

The Good Grief Trust exists to help all those affected by grief in the UK.

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The Lullaby Trust

Bereavement

Advice & Support

The Lullaby Trust exist to keep babies safe and to keep grieving families supported.

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SUDC Foundation

Bereavement

Practical Support

Research

The SUDC Foundation provides services for families experiencing the Sudden, Unexplained, Death of a Child.

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Tommy's

Bereavement

Research

Advice & Support

Baby Loss

Tommy's lead research, improve care, and offer expert support throughout pregnancy and after loss.

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Petals

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Baby Loss

Free and Specialist counselling service for those experiencing baby loss.

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The Child DeathHelpline

Bereavement

Advice & Support

A freephone service for all those affected by the death of a child

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Sands

Bereavement

Advice & Support

The dedicated volunteers, befrienders and staff team offering support, compassion and understanding online and in communities.

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Cruse Bereavement Support

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

Cruse help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.

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Rainbow Trust

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Practical Support

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child aged 0-18 years with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

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CALM

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Helpline

Sometimes loss can be too much. CALM are the suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.

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Bradley Lowery Foundation

Practical Support

Advice & Support

Financial Support

The Foundation help families access treatment and equipment the NHS can’t provide—no matter the condition.

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Child Bereavement UK

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

Child Bereavement UK help children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

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Winston's Wish

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

Winston’s Wish was the first childhood bereavement charity, offering support to young people, their families and professionals who support them. 

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A Child of Mine

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

A Child Of Mine offers emotional and practical support to bereaved families, working with professionals to improve care after a child dies.

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Andy Man's Club

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Helpline

For Dads & Lads

Free peer-led support groups across the UK and online. Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health one conversation at a time.

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4Louis

Practical Support

Financial Support

Baby Loss

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

North East Based

Supporting families through miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss.

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Twins Trust Bereavement Services

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

Twins Trust Bereavement Service offers compassionate support to families experiencing the loss of one or more of a set of twins or triplets.

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Teddy's Wish

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

Research

Teddy’s Wish give hope, help and support to other grieving families and to fund research into the causes of baby loss.

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The Compassionate Friends

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

The Compassionate Friends offers peer support across the UK to families grieving the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild.

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For Young People

Wellbeing

Advice & Support

Counselling and support for young people in the UK aged 7 - 25 years old suffering poor mental health and wellbeing.

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Mind

Wellbeing

Practical Support

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

Through Mind's information and support, they make sure people living with mental health problems find help.

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Choice Wellbeing Services

Wellbeing

Practical Support

Advice & Support

North East Based

Choice Wellbeing Service CIC supports the mental health of parent carers, recognising the urgent need for care beyond the child.

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Aching Arms

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Sibling/Family

Research

Aching Arms supports bereaved parents with comfort bears and care after baby loss.

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Once Upon a Smile

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Wellbeing

Sibling/Family

Once Upon a Smile supports bereaved families with practical and emotional help to adjust to life without their loved one.

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Place2Be

Wellbeing

Advice & Support

Supporting children’s mental health in UK schools through counselling, training, and research-backed methods.

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Louie's Trust

Practical Support

Advice & Support

North East Based

Supporting families with sick children by providing essential care items, helpful hospital resources and small grants.

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Making it to Motherhood 

Wellbeing

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Podcast

A candid, heartfelt podcast from Zinnia and Maya on motherhood, baby loss, and finding light in the darkest moments.

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The Worst Girl Gang Ever

Wellbeing

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Podcast

A raw and honest podcast on miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss—breaking the silence with real conversations.

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Bereaved Parents Club

Wellbeing

Bereavement

Advice & Support

Podcast

A heartfelt podcast for bereaved parents, offering support and storytelling, no matter how long ago your loss or how old your child was.

Something missing? Let us know: hello@jamesies-mission.co.uk

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LOVE YOU MORE ♥︎

Jamesie's Mission

Help James make a difference to families in hospital or experiencing child loss.

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Jamesie's Mission is currently awaiting Charity Commission approval. 

Email: hello@jamesies-mission.co.uk

Phone: 07968077299

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