Services: search results for ‘children and young people’
A quick search directory of national, regional and borough based clinical services
Young lives vs Cancer support those under 25 with cancer, and their families, to get the help they need during their cancer treatment and beyond, including bereaved families living with emotional pain.
Child Death Helpline is operated by a dedicated team of volunteers who are all bereaved parents. The helpline provides support to a parent who has lost a child of any age, under any circumstances, and however recently or long ago, we’re here to help. They also offer support to grandparents, siblings and the extended family, as well as professionals who have been impacted by the death of a child.
Young Minds
Young Minds is a national charity which supports both young people, their parents and loved ones through loss.
Children's Community Nursing Service: Essex Partnership University Trust
T. 0344 257 3956
The Children's Community Nursing Team (CCN Team) provides clinical nursing care for children and young people with complex and ongoing clinical health needs in the community. The team cares for children and young people between the ages of 0 – 18 years who would need to return to hospital or their GP for their health care needs.
Children's Community Nursing Service: North East London Foundation Trust
T. 0300 300 1521 option 1
W. https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-bsbwtk-community-nursing-clinicians
The Children’s Community Nursing Team consists of nurses who have specialist training and experience in the care of sick children. We provide a vital link with other professionals to provide holistic care to children and their families. We aid in preventing hospital admission and supporting early discharge by teaching and supporting families to manage their child’s condition in their own home.
Child Bereavement Network
The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK. Support is provided by the network members.
Offer a telephone support service for bereaved young people up to age 25, their families/ carers or individuals or families who have lost a child.
Stillbirth and neonatal death
T. 0808 164 3332
Stillbirth and neonatal death (Sands) is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. They ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.
Sands provides bereavement support services both nationally through its Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups.
International Children's Palliative Care Network
The network is committed to providing information on available resources related to the field of children’s palliative care.
The Foundation is a worldwide organisation, American based, whose purpose is to promote awareness, fund research and serve those affected by sudden unexplained death in childhood.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child aged 0 to18 years with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
CRUSE Bereavement care helps people through bereavement with support, information and campaigning.
Little Havens Hospice
T. 01702 220350
W. https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/childrens-and-young-peoples-care/little-havens/
Little Havens provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people requiring specialist in-patient care for symptom management, respite and end of life care.
Together for Short Lives have a helpline and family support hub to provide help and advice for those caring for a child with a serious illness.
Fair Havens Hospice Bereavement Support
T. 01702 220350
The Bereavement team supports family members, friends, children and carers through pre and post bereavement. The support is available to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one who was cared for by the Hospice.
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Winston's Wish is a national charity offering a free helpline and online support for children and young people wishing to access bereavement support.
They also provide resources and further training for schools and healthcare professions.
Grief Encounter is a national charity offering a free helpline and online support for children and young people wishing to access bereavement support.
They also offers counselling support in classrooms, online or at their premises in North London. A referral form is available on their website.
The Good Grief Trust helps all those affected by grief in the UK and brings bereavement services together, to ensure that everyone receives the tailored support they need to move forward with their lives.
The trust is run by the bereaved, for the bereaved and aim to normalise grief and raise awareness of the impact of grief on a national platform.
Bliss offers a wide range of free services for the families of premature and sick babies including a video call support service.
Amparo support following suicide
T. 0330 088 9255
This free Specialist Bereavement Service, delivered by Amparo for residents in mid and south Essex, provides emotional and practical support for anyone who has felt the impact of suicide at any time (recent or historical).
The service is completely confidential and can provide short-term or longer-term support. It is also available to bereaved children (Aged between 4 and 11 with agreed appropriate adult) and young adults (Age 11 upwards).
Experienced Liaison Workers, aim to make initial contact within 24 hours of a referral being received, offer residents:
- Support in their homes or wherever is most comfortable to the resident.
- One to one individual support
- Help with any media enquiries
- Practical support when liaising with the Police or Coroners including preparing for and attending inquest
- Help overcoming feelings of isolation
Please complete the referral form: https://amparo.org.uk/refer/
The Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine (APPM)
The Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine represents all doctors, nurses and allied health professionals working in the area of Paediatric Palliative Medicine in hospital, hospice and community settings. It seeks to support practice and training for all doctors and other health professionals working in this area of medicine.
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause.
Get support using the telephone helpline or online support groups.
The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.