Developing childhood bereavement services

In this series of factsheets we have gathered information and practical advice on key topics to support those interested in developing childhood bereavement services.

Setting up a service
This factsheet provides a short guide to the steps involved in setting up a community childhood bereavement service.

Identifying needs and mapping services
This factsheet suggests ways of finding out what kind of demand there is for your service and how it fits with other agencies in the local area.

Working with children and families

This factsheet gives an overview of the main types of intervention being delivered across the Childhood Bereavement Network, and suggests useful resources for exploring the options in more detail.

Securing funding for your service
This factsheet gathers the experiences of CBN subscribers on how to raise funds and secure support for childhood bereavement services.

 

Working with parents and carers of bereaved children and young people

These models of working with the parents and carers of bereaved children and young people have been written by CBN subscribers from across the Network. The series aims to provide practical ideas and inspiration for others thinking about setting up similar services. Funded by the Parenting Fund, the series is produced by the Childhood Bereavement Network and Winston's Wish.

Developing a culturally appropriate service
Emma Aspinall, Hardev Notta and Diane Thomas, Acorns Children's Hospice

Encouraging participation in service development
Doreen Hocking, Penhaligon's Friends

Establishing a social and support network

Margaret Bryant, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Branch, WAY Foundation

Organising a family day
Jackie Browne, Queen's Medical Centre

Piloting a residential weekend for families bereaved through murder
Di Stubbs, Winston's Wish

Running residential weekends for families bereaved though suicide
Di Stubbs, Winston's Wish

 

Setting up a facilitated self-help group

Frances Kraus and Stewart Sinclair, St Christopher's Candle Project

Setting up a welfare rights and practical support service
Marion Blain, Notre Dame Centre