Bereavement Support

We understand that losing a loved one is a very difficult time and grief is very different for individual people. Children will show different behaviours as they process what has happened. It is important to remember that there is  no right to my grieve, but support is available.

At Ward End we have trained staff to help support your child and the wider community during this difficult time.

Below are external agencies who offer support in a variety of ways, including, telephone helpline, online counselling, resources and activity ideas.

 

Their website includes guides and information on bereavement for schools, from early years to higher education.

A website designed for young people by young people who have been bereaved (part of Cruse Bereavement Care).

A child bereavement charity which offers specialist practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals. There are ideas and activities to support children to explain their feelings and to remember their special person.

 

 

The UK’s signposting website for bereaved people. Support services, information, helplines and helpful reads for anyone who has been bereaved, whatever their age, loss or background.

 

Provides bereavement support, either face-to-face or over the phone, from trained volunteers around the UK. Calls to this helpline are free.

A national network of support for those grieving and the professionals working with them. Help and hope in one place.

The Marie Curie Support Line provides practical and emotional support for anyone who’s been bereaved, whether it happened recently or some time ago. You can also get ongoing support from a bereavement volunteer.

WAY is the only national charity in the UK for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died. It’s a peer-to-peer support group run by a network of volunteers who have been bereaved at a young age. It runs activities and support groups for people coping with grief.