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Support for children & young people

Supporting children and young people through bereavement can be challenging. 

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Take a look at these organisations locally and nationally who can help.

Local support in East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth & Waveney:

565 Service​

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  • This service is provided by St Elizabeth Hospice.

  • Free support for children and young people in East Suffolk following the death of an adult with a life-limiting or progressive disease. 

  • Advice available for parents and professionals working with young people.

  • Call 0300 303 5196.​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​

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Teenage Mental Health​

 

  • Free monthly support groups including parental support group, general teenager and young adult support, gender identity support and death chat.

  • One to one counselling is available — first session is free.

  • Call 01473 411324 or email reception@teenagementalhealth.co.uk.​​​​​​​​​​

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Nelson's Journey

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  • Support for children and young people in Norfolk with their bereavement needs, helping to understand and cope with their feelings.

  • Support for teachers and health workers who work with children.

  • Call 01603 431788 or email enquiries@nelsonsjourney.org. uk. ​​​

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Suffolk Young People's Health Project 

  • Emotional and wellbeing support for children aged 7–25 years old. 

  • Counselling support, youth work support, drop-in sessions and group activities. 

  • Call 01473 252607 or email enquiries@syphp.org.uk.​​​​​​​​

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National organisations:

Child Bereavement UK

  • Help for children, parents and families when a child grieves or dies.

  • Free confidential support for children and young people facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child.

  • Call 0800 028 8840. ​​​

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RoadPeace

  • Information and support for people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes.

  • Befriender Service, Online Support Groups, Resilience Building Support Programme.

  • Call 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.

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Winston's Wish

  • Free support for grieving children and young people aged 8-25 years old who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or other close relative.   

  • Information, advice and online support. Support is also available for carers and parents supporting grieving children.

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Grief Encounter

  • Support for children and young people following the death of someone close. 

  • Call 0808 802 0111, chat online using live chat or email grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk

 

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Scotty's Little Soldiers

  • Free support for military children & young people aged 0-25 whose parent was serving in the British Armed Forces at the time of their death.

  • 1:1 counselling online, activities, gifts and group events, support in developing life skills. 

  • Call 0800 092 8571.

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Young Lives vs Cancer

  • Social workers provide support before a child dies and during bereavement. This can include planning, dealing with immediate priorities, help with funeral costs, online information.

  • Young Lives vs Cancer Facebook group for bereaved parents and other ongoing bereavement support for up to 18 months. â€‹

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Papyrus Hopeline UK

  • National charity dedicated to prevention of suicide in children and young people.

  • Engage them through our resources and training, learning with them and galvanising them to help save young lives.

  • Call 0800 068 4141.​

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Sibling Support

  • Advice and support for sibling loss for young people up to the age of 25 whose brother or sister has died, their families, and professionals. 

  • Call 0800 1026175 or email hello@siblingsupport.co.uk.

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