Bereavement Support
Values & Mission
Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies.
If you find yourself on this page then don't hesitate to get in touch with us so that we can support you at this time.
Our mission is to ensure the accessibility of high-quality child bereavement support and information to all families and professionals by increasing our reach and plugging the gaps in bereavement support and training across the country and embedding standards in the sector.
Useful links for support
Cruse – Somerset Area - Bereavement support for children and young people
Grief Encounter (One of the UK's leading bereaved child charities providing free services and support to children and their families)
Child Bereavement UK - supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement. Every year we train more than 10,000 professionals, helping them to understand better and meet the needs of grieving families.
SUDC - Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood are a charity that support families through these very difficult times.
National Helpline
We provide confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals. Our bereavement support team is available to take calls 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 0800 02 888 40
Our support team can also be contacted by email at support@childbereavementuk.org
Mind in Somerset - This is a charity to support mental health throughout Somerset