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CBN recognises that those caring for a bereaved child or young person may need support themselves, and can signpost to sources of help

Useful websites

These websites have useful information for parents and carers of bereaved children.

www.winstonswish.org.ukWinston's Wish's site provides a range of information, access to the organisation's work and resources as well as activities specifically for children and young people. Their helpline for anyone caring for a bereaved child is on 0845 20 30 40 5.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.ukCruse also provides services to bereaved adults. The Day by Day Helpline 0870 167 1677 can give details of local services, and is open from 9.30 to 5pm on weekdays.
www.childbereavement.org.ukThe Child Bereavement Charity (CBC) provides specialised support, information and training to all those affected when a baby or child dies, or when a child is bereaved.  
www.parentlineplus.org.ukGeneral advice and support on parenting is available from this site and from their helpline on 0808 800 2222.
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Our online Directory is updated regularly with details of 'open access' services for bereaved children, young people and those caring for them.

Read suggestions about how to help a bereaved child
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Contribute to policy development by joining our Parents' Forum
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Find out more about bereavement in childhood
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Grief Matters for Children campaign We want all bereaved children and their families to have access to support, wherevert they live and however they've been bereaved. Find out how you can get involved in the campaign.
Time to Talk The Department for Children, Schools and Families ran a major consultation about support for children, young people and their families. Read CBN's response.
Cross party support for EDM 2023 Find out which MPs have signed up to Edward Davey's Early Day Motion 'Improving Childhood Bereavement Services' calling for five simple measures.