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Bereavement Support for Children and Young People

The death of someone important can be confusing, upsetting, and difficult for children and young people to understand. Bereavement support provides a safe space to explore feelings, ask questions, and develop healthy ways to cope with grief. Specialist services can offer emotional support, practical advice, and age-appropriate guidance to help young people navigate life after loss.

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Grief Encounter
Grief Encounter helps bereaved children and young people navigate the loss of a loved one through counselling, emotional support, practical resources, and specialist guidance for families.

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Child Bereavement UK
Providing expert support, information, and guidance to children, young people, and families coping with bereavement or the death of a loved one.

Jigsaw South East
Local bereavement support for children, young people, and families through groups, activities, and shared experiences that help them navigate grief.

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Hope Again
A supportive online community for bereaved young people, offering real-life stories, grief advice, and practical tools to help them cope with loss and feel less alone.

Forces Children's Trust
Supporting children and young people from military families with emotional wellbeing, resilience, and specialist support during difficult life events, including bereavement and family separation.

Scotty's Little Soldiers
Scotty's Little Soldiers supports bereaved children and young people whose parent served in the British Armed Forces, whether their death was related to military service or not. The charity provides emotional wellbeing support, opportunities to connect with other bereaved military children, educational assistance, and special events to help young people navigate grief and build a positive future.

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Sibling Support
Sibling Support helps brothers and sisters who are affected by a sibling's illness, disability, additional needs, or death. It provides information, practical advice, and emotional support to help siblings understand their experiences, express their feelings, and connect with others who may be facing similar challenges.

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