February 2010

Bereaved families face postcode lottery, says new research, as CBN announces new patron

23 February 2010

Over a third of local authorities in England lack a specialist childhood bereavement service where families can directly access the help they need.

Findings from a survey will be presented today at a major conference 'Telling the Story' organised by the Childhood Bereavement Network and generously supported by 11 Million, the Office of the Children's Commissioner.

Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green, who steps down as Children's Commissioner this week, will deliver his final keynote speech at the conference. Sir Al has pledged his continued support to bereaved children and young people, and today's conference will also announce his new role as Patron of the Childhood Bereavement Network

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