Child Bereavement UK
@cbukhelp
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.
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
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-youre-ber… #UniMentalHealthDay
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/looking-after-…
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…
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
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’…
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…
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/training-events
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-we-grieve
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.
Our Bereavement Services Regional Lead - North, Sophie Cartwright, shares ways families can support grieving teenagers. Read more: childbereavementuk.org/supporting-gri…
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-from-youn…
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.
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
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]
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
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.
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/supporting-you…
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.
