The Compassionate Friends, UK

The Compassionate Friends, UK Offers peer support to parents and families bereaved of a child of any age (1 month into adulthood) and from any cause. The number is 0345 123 2304.

https://linktr.ee/thecompassionatefriendsuk HELPLINE: The Compassionate Friends Telephone Helpline is open 365 days a year. Your call is always answered by a bereaved parent who is there to listen and offer support anyone who has lost a child, grandchild or sibling. Open every day 10am-4pm and 7-10pm. You can ring if you are struggling today, need to talk, or perhaps would like info about local su

pport/groups. You can ring as often as you like - like all our support there is no 'cut off' time. FORUM: The Compassionate Friends also has an online Forum where you can 'talk' with and get support from other bereaved parents. You do have to register for this, which may take 24-48 hours to process. This is to ensure complete security for you. But it is an absolutely wonderful support. The FORUM is accessible on the TCF website - www.tcf.org.uk. Click on Forum (along the top bar) and then Register (on the left hand side) - then follow the instructions. FACEBOOK: Details of our supportive pages are here: http://www.tcf.org.uk/find-support/online-support-on-facebook/

Bereaved Parents' Club have created a podcast episode featuring bereaved dads talking about their beloved children and h...
23/06/2026

Bereaved Parents' Club have created a podcast episode featuring bereaved dads talking about their beloved children and how they find ways to cope with their loss.

'For Dads By Dads' is available to listen to at this link, or any platform where you can access podcasts: bereavedparentsclub.org.uk/episode-23-for-dads-by-dads

Bereaved parent volunteers are running supportive walks around the UK. Why not find a walk near you, or explore somewher...
23/06/2026

Bereaved parent volunteers are running supportive walks around the UK. Why not find a walk near you, or explore somewhere new, in the company of others who understand the grief of losing a child, sibling or grandchild.

Find and book a walk now: tcf.org.uk/walks

Bereaved parents and sibling volunteers are offering bereavement support in North London. 1-to-1 support is available to...
22/06/2026

Bereaved parents and sibling volunteers are offering bereavement support in North London. 1-to-1 support is available to bereaved parents in Harrow and surrounding areas. There is a regular support group meeting in Kilburn which is open to bereaved parents and adult siblings. Please get in touch at [email protected] or call 0345 123 2304 for more information.

Cooper's dad, Kelly, has written about how men might grieve, and finding a balance between grieving alone and finding su...
21/06/2026

Cooper's dad, Kelly, has written about how men might grieve, and finding a balance between grieving alone and finding support amongst others:

"Men, how ought we to grieve the loss of our child? With rugged determination and grit, certainly, but also, not alone. My humble admonition is this: do not do it alone. Go in together, come out together. Lace your solitude with compassionate family and friends ‘who know’ and will put a hand on your shoulder and not leave you during the darkest night of your soul.
Especially in the loss of a child, practice tight togetherness. You need not walk alone."

Read Kelly's full blog at the link below.

Today and everyday, we think of all fathers who are grieving for a beloved child or children.Find supportive and comfort...
21/06/2026

Today and everyday, we think of all fathers who are grieving for a beloved child or children.

Find supportive and comforting words for bereaved dads in our leaflet, 'A father's grief': tcf.org.uk/flip/A-fathers-grief

Our next online support group for parents bereaved through a Road Traffic Incident (RTI) will be on Thursday 2 July from...
20/06/2026

Our next online support group for parents bereaved through a Road Traffic Incident (RTI) will be on Thursday 2 July from 7-8.30pm.

A parent who previously joined us said, "The importance of this group is that we had all lost a child in an RTC and I had finally not felt alone...I came away not feeling alone and I was listened to."

Book your place now: tcf.org.uk/events/1296

Looking after yourself and preparing for special occasions can feel complicated. Ahead of Father's Day this Sunday, it m...
19/06/2026

Looking after yourself and preparing for special occasions can feel complicated. Ahead of Father's Day this Sunday, it may be useful to think about how you might want to spend the day. Whether you want to spend time with loved ones, do something special to remember your child, or let the day pass as any other day; finding what feels right to you may help it to pass more gently.

Read more supportive guidance for 'Coping with special occasions' here: tcf.org.uk/flip/special-occasions

We know that surviving the death of a child, sibling or grandchild is a uniquely painful experience. We offer safe spa...
19/06/2026

We know that surviving the death of a child, sibling or grandchild is a uniquely painful experience. We offer safe spaces and connection with others, so that you might find companionship, understanding and support in your lifelong grief of your special person.

18/06/2026

"It seemed the world was continuing for everyone else, but we were hit with this terrible tragedy that just shifted our whole word."

Watch bereaved parents and a sibling bravely discuss their experiences surviving the loss of a child or sibling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G42qVi0lTQ

We are looking for a compassionate new team member with understanding or lived experience of grief to send our Bereaveme...
17/06/2026

We are looking for a compassionate new team member with understanding or lived experience of grief to send our Bereavement Support Packs.
These packs form a core layer of our peer support for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.
To find out more about the role and apply, please visit tcf.org.uk/work-for-tcf

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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