Useful Links
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Supporting families and educating professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
The hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
The UK’s bereavement signposting and information website. Directing the bereaved and those supporting them to information and services appropriate to their loss.
Free one-to-one support for children and young people aged 0 – 25* in Swindon (*18-25 for those with SEND)
Information & advice on practical concerns after death
Supporting young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Supporting young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Information and advice for children and young people. Call, chat online or email for support.
We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem
Free support to all bereaved people – information, counselling support and training services.
Daisy’s Dream is a professional support service responding to the needs of children and families affected by life threatening illness or bereavement. Covering Berkshire (and surrounding areas) and Cheshire East.
We provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well.
Dying Matters is a campaign run by the charity, Hospice UK. We work with organisations, decision makers and the public to make things better for people who are dying or grieving.
Support for bereaved children & young people in Bristol and the South West.
Hope Again is Cruse Bereavement Care’s website for young people. Cruse is a national charity that provides support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone close to them dies. We also work to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.
Ipsum is a Swindon based charity offering therapeutic art and music to ages 11 and upwards, and counselling/psychotherapy from 16 plus.
Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
We provide practical and emotional support for families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, providing frequent and regular support in their own homes, in the community or at our hospices.
Centres for anyone affected by cancer – practical, emotional and psychological support
For better mental health. We can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support.
Free advice and information about death and dying, helping people to make informed choices about death and burial.
National charity dedicated to preventing young suicides.
It doesn’t matter what your family looks like, or if you’re just diagnosed, in treatment, living with, or now cancer free, we will help you navigate family life and the challenges parenting throws at you.
Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide. We provide advice on marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting.
Pre-bereavement support for children facing the death of a parent, offering the professional emotional support they need to prepare for the future.
Confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The telephone line is open 24 hours and drop in service available.
Supporting those who have lost a baby.
Grief support for children and young people in Oxfordshire
It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.
Simon Says (child bereavement support Hampshire)
Supporting Hampshire children and young people up to the age of 18 years who have a significant person in their life who has died or is dying.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Here to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Teen Talk (North & West Wiltshire)
Service is aimed at 10-25 year olds who are struggling to deal with their feelings.
Charity of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents supporting others who have been similarly bereaved.
Supporting children (0-18 yrs) with a serious or life-threatening illness.
The Swindon Local Offer (SEND)
Support for young people (0-19 yrs) via professional referrals.
The Wellbeing Programme – Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Nature-based activities for people struggling with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, low mood and stress. Participants get involved in conservation work, wildlife walks and nature-based crafts.
WAY is the only national charity in the UK for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died.
Wiltshire Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service
Signposts children and young people in Wiltshire to sources of support for good mental health and emotional wellbeing. Includes online counselling.
National childhood bereavement organisation supporting children and families facing any kind of death.
Carer Support Wiltshire is a local charity that supports all carers in Wiltshire. This includes young carers and young adult carers.
Supporting young carers by providing respite from their caring responsibilities, encouraging them to prioritise their well-being, and connecting them with community services. Creating space for personal growth, enjoyment and future aspirations.
UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
Apart of Me (free download game)
A beautiful world built to guide children and young people through their darkest moments, helping them to cope with the death of a loved one
Children’s Centres
Children’s centres and their services in the community are places where parents with children aged 0-5 years can share the challenges and joys of parenthood. They offer a range of activities and support services to help you with all aspects of parenting to make sure your child gets the best start in life.
