It is a very difficult time following the death of a loved one. We hope that the information on this page can help support you through this. Below, we have compiled a list of helpful websites for emotional support. 

General support and advice

GOV.UK  For assistance in dealing with the death of your loved one and the necessary steps you are required to perform following this. 

• GOV.UK

CRUSE bereavement care  A website dedicated to helping everyone come to terms with a loss, regardless of age, race or belief. 

• Phone: 0844 477 9400

• Click here to visit the Cruse website.

The Samaritans  If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans will listen and give support. 

• Phone: 08457 90 90 90 (UK) 

• Click here to visit the Samaritans website.  

Age UK  A national organisation for older people. 

• Phone: 0800 169 6565 

• Click here to visit the Age UK website. 

SSAFA Forces Help  A national charity to help serving and ex-service men, women and their families in need. 

• Phone: 0845 241 7141 

• Click here to visit the SSAFA Forces Help website. 

The WAY Foundation  The foundation provides self-help and support for men and women widowed, up to the age of 50, and their children. 

• Phone: 0870 011 3450 

The Citizens Advice Bureau  This service offers free, independent and confidential advice on resolving legal and money problems. 

• Click here to visit the Citizens Advice website. 

The Loss Foundation  Provides free support and guidance for those bereaved by cancer.

• Click here to visit The Loss Foundation website.

Long-term illness

Macmillan  For information, advice or just someone who will listen. 

• Phone: 0808 808 0000

• Click here to visit the Macmillan website. 

CancerLink  This service provides information, practical advice and emotional support to those affected by the illness. 

• Click here to visit the CancerLink website.

The Terrence Higgins Trust  The charity provides help and support for anyone with, or concerned about, AIDS or HIV infection. 

• Phone: 0808 802 1221

• Click here to visit the Terrence Higgins Trust website. 

Loss of a child

Child Bereavement UK 

Support for families when a baby or child dies or is dying or if a child is facing bereavement. 

• Support & Information line: 0800 02 888 40 

• General: 01494 568900

• email: enquiries@childbereavementuk.org 

• website: Click here to visit the Child Bereavement UK website. 

Child Death Helpline  A helpline for all those affected by the death of a child of any age. 

• Phone: 0800 282 986 or 0808 800 6019

• Click here to visit the Child Death Helpline website. 

The Lullaby Trust  Support for families of a baby who has died suddenly. 

• Helpline: 0808 802 6868 

• General: 020 7802 320 

• Click here to visit the Lullaby Trust website.  

The Still-Birth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)  The society offers support for bereaved parents and families when a baby dies at, or soon after, birth. 

• Helpline: 020 7436 5881

• Click here to visit the SANDS website. 

Organ donation

HTA Human Tissue Authority  The authority license and inspect organisations that store and use human tissue for purposes such as research and patient treatment. 

• Phone: 020 7269 1900 

• Click here to visit the Human Tissue Authority website. 

 

Road traffic death

Road Peace  The UK’s national charity for road crash victims. It gives support to those bereaved or injured in a road crash. 

• Phone: 0845 4500355

• Click here to visit the Road Peace website. 

Suicide bereavement

Bereavement by suicide is a unique form of grief.

If you, or someone you know has been bereaved by suicide, Help is at Hand is a guide offering practical and emotional information and support. It includes stories, advice and sources of help to try and help people feel less alone. Please view the guide here.    

 Further information is also available on the Support After Suicide website.

 

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