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Guidance, advice and resources to support bereaved children and young people

during the Coronavirus pandemic and an update on the delivery of our services

Our Services

In line with government advice we have suspended all face-to-face services including 1:1 support sessions, peer groups, events and training and are working hard to offer alternative ways to continue to offer vital support to the children, young people and families that need our help.

On this page we plan to share lots of helpful advice and resources that will support you in a number of ways. From fun activities the whole family can enjoy together to techniques for good mental health and specialist bereavement support for those in need.

HOW WE CAN HELP: 

    • One to one bereavement and pre-bereavement support via telephone or video link – please click HERE for a referral form.
    • Email support for parents and professionals by emailing your questions to us.
    • One to one bereavement counselling for adult family members via telephone or videoing conference
    • Ideas and resources for positive mental health and fun activities via our website and social media
    • Activities to keep the whole family entertained

PHONE: 01636 551739

EMAIL: info@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNewark

Resources

Useful guides

Coronavirus guide for everyone

A child’s guide to Coronavirus

Coronavirus  explained for kids (video)

Bereavement support

Children’s Bereavement Centre

The most colourful creature in the jungle – a book designed for children who have lost someone special

Colour in you own Chameleon

How to make a memory jar

A worry tree

Winston’s Wish

Child Bereavement UK

NHS – Children and bereavement

Cruse

Support for anxiety and stress

Supporting young people’s mental health during periods of disruption

Supporting your wellbeing 

Safe Hands, Thinking Minds

Fun family activities

Free audio books – Audible

Draw with Rob

Financial concerns

Citizens Advice

Pensions and investments – Which?

Help with finance and bills – The Money Savings Expert

Support for funeral arrangements

How to say goodbye without a funeral 

Arranging a funeral

Funeral guidance – Nelsons Journey

Support in your local community

Newark and Sherwood District Council 

Newark Food bank Newark Food Bank is open for deliveries only on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5 pm onwards. Please call 07307 695310 or visit

If you have any immediate concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Centre at info@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk or by calling 01636 551739

Thank you for your co-operation at this difficult time and take care.

CLIENT COMMENTS 

  • Amazing place.  The staff make the service amazing and know exactly what is needed and how to support a family when everything has collapsed under them.  Wonderful.

  • A better understanding. My daughter has a better understanding of coming to terms with her loss and has learned to express her feelings more openly.

  • We wish to express our gratitude to the outstanding staff of this organisation.  They have always made us feel welcome and have supported us through a difficult phase in our lives.  Thank you we are very lucky and honoured to have come across your invaluable service.

  • The support and understanding given at the Children’s Bereavement Centre has enabled my son to be the funny, intelligent, helpful 13-year-old I thought we would never see.  Thank you so much.