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We help children and young people (up to the age of 25) and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

 United Kingdom
childbereavementuk.org
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Child Bereavement UK will no longer be posting to X or monitoring this account. For bereavement support and guidance, our Helpline and Live Chat are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays). Website: childbereavementuk.org Helpline: 0800 02 888 40
Child Bereavement UK logo followed by text which reads: 'Stay in touch' followed by the charity's social media handles for LinkedIn, Facebook, Insta, Threads, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok and the charity website. Links for these can be found in the following comment on this thread

ALT Child Bereavement UK logo followed by text which reads: 'Stay in touch' followed by the charity's social media handles for LinkedIn, Facebook, Insta, Threads, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok and the charity website. Links for these can be found in the following comment on this thread

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You can follow us on: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/child-b… Facebook: facebook.com/childbereavemen… Insta: instagram.com/childbereaveme… Threads: threads.net/@childbereavemen… BlueSky: bsky.app/childbereavementuk.… YouTube: youtube.com/@childbereavemen… TikTok: tiktok.com/@childbereavement…
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Are you looking for confidential bereavement support, information or guidance? Our Helpline and Live Chat are open from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 📲childbereavementuk.org 📞0800 02 888 40 #BereavementSupport
Text reads, 'Call our Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 Live Chat: childbereavementuk.org Confidential bereavement support, information and guidance for families and professionals, 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo

ALT Text reads, 'Call our Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 Live Chat: childbereavementuk.org Confidential bereavement support, information and guidance for families and professionals, 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo

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Being bereaved when you start university or college or during your course of study can be very challenging. For ideas on ways to help you cope, visit 👉 childbereavementuk.org/when-… #UniMentalHealthDay
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When you’re grieving, it can be hard to prioritise your own wellbeing. Yet looking after yourself, even in small ways, can help you cope better with difficult feelings. See our website for guidance: childbereavementuk.org/looki…
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Together with the Royal College of Gynaecologists and 48 other organisations we are calling for action to ensure women receive the quality of health care they need. Unequal and inadequate access to appropriate and timely healthcare can have a devastating impact on women and their families, including increasing the risk of stillbirth, premature birth and maternal death.
RoyalCollegeObsGyn@RCObsGyn8 Mar 2025
Today is International Women’s Day. The College is proud to do our bit to #AccelerateAction towards improving the health of women and girls around the world. Read our open letter published yesterday: brnw.ch/21wRbUt
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Funeral directors have an important role in supporting bereaved families at a very difficult time and can be among the first people that families speak to when someone important to them has died. Our free webinar for funeral directors ‘An introduction to Child Bereavement UK’ (19 March, 4pm to 5pm) includes: an introduction from John Adams, Child Bereavement UK’s Funeral Industry Advisor and former president of the National Association of Funeral Directors; guidance on communicating with bereaved children and young people; and information on ways in which Child Bereavement UK can work with your organisation. childbereavementuk.org/intro…
Text reads: An introduction to Child Bereavement UK, a free webinar for funeral directors, Wednesday 19 March, 4pm-5pm. Below is a photo of a child and parent who are talking to someone from Child Bereavement UK.

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The tour of Michael Rosen’s one-person show 'Getting Through It' begins on 16 March. The show is formed of a double bill of monologues. In ‘The Death of Eddie’, Michael recounts the death of his son from meningitis at the age of 18 and in ‘Many Kinds of Love’ he recalls how he contracted COVID-19 and spent 48 days in intensive care, where he was put into an induced coma and was told he had a 50% chance of dying. Tour dates & booking information: childbereavementuk.org/micha… @MichaelRosenYes
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Are you an education professional who wants to understand more about grief and bereavement and supporting bereaved pupils or students? See our training for the education sector 👉childbereavementuk.org/train…
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When someone important to you dies you may be overwhelmed by feelings of grief and loss. Over time, as you do new things and have new experiences, your loss will remain as significant but other parts of your life will start to grow around it. For more 👉 childbereavementuk.org/how-w…
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When a parent dies, older children may have worries about practical things that affect them. Talking about what is happening and involving them in any decision making can help them to feel less anxious.
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Our Bereavement Services Regional Lead - North, Sophie Cartwright, shares ways families can support grieving teenagers. Read more: childbereavementuk.org/suppo…
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Bereaved young people we support share what helps them cope with their feelings For more advice from bereaved young people on what can help 👉 childbereavementuk.org/tips-…
Text on lined notepaper reads: 'What helps? Looking at photos and videos. Writing memories and thoughts in a journal. Being positive and not letting negative thoughts take over. Talking to people who have had similar experiences. Spending time with family. Alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo

ALT Text on lined notepaper reads: 'What helps? Looking at photos and videos. Writing memories and thoughts in a journal. Being positive and not letting negative thoughts take over. Talking to people who have had similar experiences. Spending time with family. Alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo

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Are you looking for confidential bereavement support, information or guidance? If you need bereavement support, contact our Helpline for support, information and guidance on 0800 02 888 40, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A quote from Rachel who was supported by Child Bereavement UK with her children after her husband died, reads: "It was nice to get support because I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t know how to handle some situations. The expertise, experience and advice of Child Bereavement UK was so good."

ALT A quote from Rachel who was supported by Child Bereavement UK with her children after her husband died, reads: "It was nice to get support because I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t know how to handle some situations. The expertise, experience and advice of Child Bereavement UK was so good."

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What can others do to make people who are grieving feels less isolated and alone? 💌 Send a card ✅ Offer practical help 👂 Be a listening ear ☎️ Keep in touch by phone 🤗 Give hugs
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Would staff at your school, nursery, college or university like to develop their knowledge around supporting bereaved pupils and students? Our team can deliver bespoke training tailored to your needs. To discuss your requirements, email: [email protected]
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Many of our bereavement support resources and films are available in other languages, including Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Arabic, Farsi and Welsh. To find out more, visit our website: ow.ly/q1kf50PGQcX #InternationalMotherLanguageDay
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Answering children’s questions about death in a straightforward, honest way may seem difficult, but bereaved children tell us that it’s helpful when adults speak to them in a way that is clear and unambiguous.
Information box reads: Answering a child's questions about death and dying. * Answer questions openly and honestly * Use simple, age-appropriate language * Reassure them it's OK to ask questions * Check their understanding * Be prepared to answer the same question repeatedly * It's ok to say 'I don't know' if that's the case.

ALT Information box reads: Answering a child's questions about death and dying. * Answer questions openly and honestly * Use simple, age-appropriate language * Reassure them it's OK to ask questions * Check their understanding * Be prepared to answer the same question repeatedly * It's ok to say 'I don't know' if that's the case.

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When your partner dies, don’t be afraid to show how you are feeling. Children learn about feelings by watching the adults around them, and it’s not helpful to be told they need to be brave. Visit our website for more information: childbereavementuk.org/suppo…
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When a grandchild dies, grandparents feel intense sadness. Others, however, can overlook their grief as they understandably focus on the bereaved parents. If you know a bereaved grandparent it can help to keep in touch, send a card or simply say how sorry you are.
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ALT An open red envelope with a note inside which reads, 'I'm so sorry to hear about your grandchild' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo

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