LivingGrief Enquiry Phone Line, 0300 303 5196 (Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm)
Loss of a baby
Here you will find resources and information relating to the loss of a baby including neonatal death, pregnancy loss, still birth and post abortion loss.
Local support in East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth & Waveney:
Angels and Rainbows
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A pregnancy and baby loss support group for families in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Be-friender scheme - a volunteer to chat to over the phone or via messenger.
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Regular meetings.
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Counselling sessions with a trained counsellor.
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Email: angelsandrainbowsgroup@gmail.com​​
Unexpected Death
of a Child Service
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This service is available to anyone in East Suffolk, is co-ordinated by LivingGrief at St Elizabeth Hospice and open to anyone affected by the death of a child (under 18) where death was not anticipated.
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5 sessions of individual, couple or family counselling face to face or online.
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​Call 0300 303 5196 or use online referral form.​​​​​​
East Anglia's
Children's Hospices
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Bereavement support for families affected by the death of a child under 18 who has died from a life-limiting condition.
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Therapeutic interventions and support groups can be offered to individuals or families either face to face or online.
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Call 01223 800800 or use online referral form.
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Time Norfolk
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Wellbeing support for anyone in Norfolk and Waveney who experiences mental health challenges due to pregnancy loss, baby loss or pregnancy choices.
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Free counselling, face to face support in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Kings Lynn centres.
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Call 01603 927487 or email info@timenorfolk.org.uk.
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National organisations:
Child Death Helpline
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Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby no matter if pre birth, neonatal or post natal.
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Free telephone/email service manned by volunteers who are bereaved parents.
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Call 0800 282 986 or email contact@childdeathhelpline.org.
Sue Ryder
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Free support for adults 2+ months after bereavement. 
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Online information, 6 online counselling sessions and access to an online peer support community.
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Grief support for UK residents via text message. Access the text service here.
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The Lullaby Trust
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Bereavement support following the unexpected or sudden death of a baby or young child.  
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A listening bereavement support helpline. No waiting list.
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Call 0808 802 6868.
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Petals - The Baby Loss Counselling Charity
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Specialist counselling for parents who experience mental health issues as a result of bereavement, trauma or loss related to pregnancy.  
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Up to 6 free sessions of counselling online via Zoom. 
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Call 0300 688 0068 or contact online via their website.​​​
Tommy's
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Information and support for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or termination for medical reasons.
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The Tommy's Midwives' helpline is for people who have had any type of pregnancy loss.
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Call 0800 0147 800 or email midwife@tommys.org.
Discover local
group support
Social groups can help you connect with others who may be experiencing similar experiences of grief too.
Group support can help you feel less alone and can greatly improve your mental health.
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Discover groups in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Woodbridge, Felixstowe & surrounding areas.
