Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK We help children, young people, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child dies or is dying. We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, and the voluntary and co

rporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families. Child Bereavement UK offers confidential bereavement support for individuals, couples, children, young people, and families, by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK. Our support team is available to respond to calls, Live Chat or email from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). Please note, messages can be left via telephone, email or Live Chat and we will respond as soon as possible on our next working day. Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0800 02 888 40
Live Chat: childbereavementuk.org

At least one child or young person in every classroom across the UK is grieving the death of a parent or sibling.Yet 4 i...
02/09/2026

At least one child or young person in every classroom across the UK is grieving the death of a parent or sibling.

Yet 4 in 5 bereaved students say they don’t feel supported in education, and 72% say they were never asked what support they needed.

Our Ask Me: Education campaign is calling on education professionals to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and give bereaved students a voice and choice in how they are supported.

We’ve created free bereavement plans, guides and other resources to help schools, colleges and universities offer more personalised grief support.

Find out more and download the resources:
https://brnw.ch/21x5nyg

01/09/2026

Starting somewhere new can already feel like a big change. When you’re grieving, it can bring even more with it.

Moving from primary to secondary school, starting college or heading to university can bring up memories, worries and emotions you weren’t expecting.

Our Youth Ambassadors share what those transitions were like for them, what helped, and why finding people who understand can make such a difference.

If you’re starting a new chapter while grieving, you’re not alone.

Starting a new school, college or university can be a major transition. For a bereaved child or young person, that chang...
01/09/2026

Starting a new school, college or university can be a major transition. For a bereaved child or young person, that change can bring additional challenges.

In this carousel, our Youth Ambassadors share their experiences of moving through education after someone important to them died, from starting secondary school to beginning university.

Their reflections highlight the importance of being understood, having the right support in place, and being able to connect with others who have experienced bereavement.

For practical guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people through times of change, visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21x5lzR

Going back to school after someone important has died can be difficult for both children and the adults supporting them....
31/08/2026

Going back to school after someone important has died can be difficult for both children and the adults supporting them.

Some children may benefit from routine, while others may need a slower return, additional pastoral support or changes to how their bereavement is communicated within school.

We asked widowed parents from WAY Widowed and Young to share what helped their children when returning to school after the death of a parent.

Their experiences highlight how important it is for schools and families to work together and recognise that every child may need something different.

Read more practical back-to-school advice for families after bereavement here:
https://brnw.ch/21x5jSh

Could you help us cheer on our Royal Parks Half Marathon runners?We’re looking for warm, friendly and enthusiastic volun...
30/08/2026

Could you help us cheer on our Royal Parks Half Marathon runners?

We’re looking for warm, friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to join our cheer point in Hyde Park on Sunday 11 October.

You’ll help create an energetic atmosphere, motivate our runners and support the people taking on this challenge to raise vital funds for Child Bereavement UK.

Volunteers will receive support from our team on the day, everything needed to cheer on our runners and a Child Bereavement UK volunteer t-shirt.

Sunday 11 October
10am–1.30pm
Hyde Park, opposite the Serpentine Bar & Grill

To apply, email [[email protected]]https://brnw.ch/21x5j7Z

By giving a few hours of your time, you can make a real difference to our runners as they make their way towards the finish line.

29/08/2026

Writing things down can sometimes help when grief feels difficult to put into words.

Journaling, keeping a diary or simply writing down how you’re feeling can give you space to express thoughts, memories or things you wish you could say to the person who died. It might be a letter, a few sentences, or just whatever comes into your mind.

If you’re not sure where to start, you could try:

• Today has been a difficult day for me because…
• I was thinking about you today when…
• I went to the park we used to go to today and it made me feel…

There’s no right or wrong way to do it. The aim is simply to give your thoughts somewhere to go.

When a death happens within a school community, knowing how to respond and support pupils, colleagues and families can f...
28/08/2026

When a death happens within a school community, knowing how to respond and support pupils, colleagues and families can feel difficult.

Our Rapid Response training for schools provides immediate, practical guidance for key staff following a death. The one-hour online session covers understanding the needs of bereaved children and young people, conversations about grief, what grief may look like in the classroom, practical considerations and staff wellbeing.

We also offer specialist SEND Rapid Response and Terminal Illness Rapid Response training, depending on the needs of your school community.

Training is available on request for primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, and is delivered online via Zoom or Teams.

Find out more and request training through our website: https://brnw.ch/21x5hp0

When someone famous dies, it can sometimes affect us more deeply than we expect.You don’t have to have known someone per...
27/08/2026

When someone famous dies, it can sometimes affect us more deeply than we expect.

You don’t have to have known someone personally for their death to have an impact. Their music, films, work or story may have been important to you, or seeing so much coverage of their death may bring back memories of someone important in your own life who has died.

For some people, this may include the death of a child, partner, parent, sibling, friend or another person they loved. It may also bring up difficult feelings for a child or young person you are supporting.

Public grief can sometimes bring very personal grief back to the surface.

Whatever you’re feeling, whether that is sadness, anxiety, confusion, numbness, or nothing at all, there is no “right” response.

If the news or your social media feed starts to feel overwhelming, it’s okay to step away, mute certain content, take a break or speak to someone you trust.

If you need support, Child Bereavement UK is here for you.

📞 Call our free Helpline: 0800 02 888 40
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Text or WhatsApp: 07418 341 800
🌐 Visit: childbereavementuk.org

We’re looking for volunteers to join Child Bereavement UK’s cheer point at this year’s Great North Run.On Sunday 13 Sept...
27/08/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to join Child Bereavement UK’s cheer point at this year’s Great North Run.

On Sunday 13 September, our runners will be taking on the challenge while raising vital funds to support bereaved children, young people, parents and families.

We need warm, enthusiastic volunteers to help create an encouraging atmosphere and give our runners an extra boost as they make their way towards the finish line.

📍 Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne
🕙 10am–2.30pm

Everything you need on the day will be provided, including a Child Bereavement UK volunteer t-shirt.

Find out more and apply: https://brnw.ch/21x5fCw

A huge thank you to Will Munn, who completed the London T100 triathlon in memory of his brother-in-law, Rich, and raised...
26/08/2026

A huge thank you to Will Munn, who completed the London T100 triathlon in memory of his brother-in-law, Rich, and raised an incredible £10,121 for Child Bereavement UK.

Will took on a 2km swim, 80km bike ride and 18km run to raise vital funds to help us continue supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and families.

We’re incredibly grateful to Will and everyone who supported him along the way.

Congratulations, Will, and thank you for making such a difference.

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