Policy

Grief Matters for Children campaign

CBN's Grief Matters for Children campaign wants bereavement support to be available to all children and young people, wherever they live and however they have been bereaved.

Our Call to Action sets out the provision we think should be in place in each local area.

Call to Action summary [pdf 61kb]

Call to Action briefing [pdf 103kb]

Current policy implications

The current policy climate for childhood bereavement services is changing. We aim to keep our members up to date with information to argue the case for their services.

Policy briefing: implications of the current climate [pdf 1529kb]

Childhood Bereavement Services: Proving your Worth [pdf1478 kb]

Consultation responses

CBN often responds to government and other policy consultations. Recent responses are shown below

Open Letter to the Voluntary and Community Sector

CBN response to the Open Letter [pdf 333kb]

Palliative Care Funding Review

CBN evidence to the Palliative Care Funding Review [pdf 539kb]

CBN letter to Paul Burstow, Minister of State for Care Services [pdf 243kb]

National Institute of Clinical Excellence End of Life Care Quality Standard

CBN response to End of Life Care Quality Standard [pdf 295kb]