National
We know it’s hard to research on the internet when you are in the midst of your grief so this is a simple break down of the services available at these charities.
Their services are actually far more extensive but we have simplified everything to make it easier to understand.
This is a very limited list and we are constantly looking for more charities to add to the list, especially adult related child loss. If you can recommend any charities or know people who would like to be involved then please do contact us.
National organisations
Aching Arms
This charity provide Aching Arms bears to hospitals for midwives to give to newly bereaved mothers and fathers. They aim to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss and bring some comfort to bereaved parents and their families.
www.achingarms.co.uk
Beyond Bea Charity
Charity providing FREE baby loss & bereavement training for health care professionals throughout the UK.
www.beyondbea.co.uk
Brake
This charity specialises in road safety and can help support with those who have lost children in road accidents.
Helpline, Online Support Guides, Training for Professionals, Tribute Page.
www.brake.org.uk
Child Bereavement UK
This charity is here to support all involved with child bereavement.
Parental Support, Child Support, Family Support Groups, Training for businesses and healthcare professionals.
There are several locations throughout the UK with face to face services.
www.childbereavementuk.org
Cruse Bereavement Care
This charity is here to support all who are dealing with grief.
Helpline, Online support, Face to Face Support.
UK wide Support Groups.
www.cruse.org.uk
Daddys with Angels
This charity was set up initially to support bereaved fathers but has evolved into a predominately male bereavement support and information service.
Online support, Local Support Groups, Online Resources
www.daddyswithangels.org
Memoria
Memoria app that’s been especially created as a safe and comforting place for you to build and store memories. It is free and easy to use and you can share with others. It’s a fantastic way of keeping your memories near you and easy to access at all times.
www.memoria.com
Remember My Baby
This charity is made up of professional photographers volunteering their photography services for the benefit of UK parents losing their baby before, during or shortly after birth.
www.remembermybaby.org.uk
SANDS
This charity’s main focus is with still birth and neonatal deaths.
Bereavement Support line for Parents, Families, Carers, Health Professionals, Befrienders, Online Forums, resources both online and print.
UK wide Support Groups.
www.sands.org.uk
Saying Goodbye
Saying Goodbye provides comprehensive information, advice, support and much more to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.
Memorial Services, Online Support, Befrienders, Counselling, Therapy
www.sayinggoodbye.org
Sudden
This charity is here to help all who have been affect by a sudden death whether it’s through a road crash, suicide, disaster, war, accident, or undiagnosed medical reasons.
Extensive Online Resources, Seminars, Training for Professionals
www.suddendeath.org
Support After Murder & Manslaughter
This charity offers specialised support for those who have been bereaved by Murder or Manslaughter.
Helpline, On Line Forum, Retreats, Seminars
www.samm.org.uk
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
This charity is here to help those who have been bereaved through Suicide.
Helpline, Online Support, Retreats, LGBTQ Support, Online Resources
UK Wide Support Groups
www.uksobs.org
The Compassionate Friends
This is a charity of bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, who want to support others who are dealing with the loss of a child.
Online Support, Telephone Support, Retreats, Supportive Events, Extensive Online Resources.
UK wide Support Groups
www.tcf.org.uk
The Dad’s Network
This is a page predominately aimed at Dads. They offer advice on numerous topics as well as online support groups and local meet ups.
www.thedadsnet.com
The Lullaby Trust
This charity’s specialty is SIDs.
They offer support services for bereaved families as well as
Family Helpline, Discussion Forums, Care of Next Infant Support, Family Days, Befriending, Memorial Book.
UK wide Support Groups
www.lullabytrust.org.uk
The Miscarriage Association
This charity specialises in miscarriage support.
Helpline, Forums, Training for Health Care Professionals, Memorials, Access to Counselling Services, resources both print and online.
UK Wide Support Groups
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Tommy’s
This charity main focus is on research into problems during pregnancy.
They help research miscarriages, premature babies, still birth.
They provide information how to have a healthier pregnancy.
They have a Pregnancy Line and Midwife Support to help anxious parents.
www.tommys.org