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Amparo support following suicide
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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/
Bliss
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Bliss
T. 0207 373 781 122
Bliss offers a wide range of free services for the families of premature and sick babies including a video call support service.
Child Bereavement Network
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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.
Child Bereavement UK
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Child Bereavement UK
T. 0800 02 888 40
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.
Child Death Helpline
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Child Death Helpline
T. 0800 282 986
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.
Children's Community Nursing Service: Essex Partnership University Trust
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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
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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.
Children's Community Nursing Service: Provide CIC
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Children's Community Nursing Service: Provide CIC
T. 0300 1310 111
The Children's Community Nursing Service provides nursing care for children and young people with a health need in their own home or the community and includes training and support for families and carers. The primary aim is to prevent hospital admission, attendance and length of hospital stay through supporting a family to care for their child at home or within their local community.
This service covers Mid Essex excluding Halstead.
CRUSE Bereavement care
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CRUSE Bereavement care
T. 0808 808 1677
CRUSE Bereavement care helps people through bereavement with support, information and campaigning.
Fair Havens Hospice Bereavement Support
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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.
Please watch this video for more information.
Farleigh Hospice Yo-Yo Project
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Farleigh Hospice Yo-Yo Project
T. 01245 457416
W. https://www.farleighhospice.org/advice-support/bereavement-support/yo-yo
Yo-Yo is a community bereavement service for children and young people aged 4 to 18.
We offer a range of support options including:
- 1 to 1 support
- Counselling
- Music, Art and Play Therapy
Grief Encounter
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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.
Little Havens Hospice
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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.
Luke’s Counselling and Support for Children and Young People
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Luke’s Counselling and Support for Children and Young People
T. 01375 648175
St Luke's Hospice provide bereavement support to children and young people up to 19 years of age, who are experiencing a bereavement or have a family member or friend with a life limiting illness.
Rainbow Trust
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Rainbow Trust
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child aged 0 to18 years with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
St Francis Hospice Child and Family Therapy
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St Francis Hospice Child and Family Therapy
T. 01708 753319 ext. 2359
The team can help with pre and post bereavement support for children and young people
Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation
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Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation
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.
The Compassionate Friends
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The Compassionate Friends
T. 0345 123 2304
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.
Together for Short Lives
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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.
Winston's Wish
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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.
Young lives vs Cancer
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Young lives vs Cancer
T. 0300 303 5220
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.
Young Minds
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Young Minds is a national charity which supports both young people, their parents and loved ones through loss.
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