Pre-Bereavement Support

Advice, information and support is available for families and professionals affected by terminal illness.

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The shock of a life-limiting illness will have a profound effect on all family members. Sometimes children and young people might not get the emotional support they need for a variety of reasons, therefore at this very difficult time the Children’s Bereavement Centre offers support tailored to their specific needs.

The work that is undertaken is flexible to meet the needs of the child and family, some examples of this work is:

Memory work, which can include journals, diaries, letters and cards.
Helping parents explain the illness and medical process to the child by using age appropriate resources.
Mediation to ascertain the young person’s wishes.
Planning how limited time is spent together.
Support for the family around child/young person’s emotional needs.

Our dedicated clinical team will respond to Pre – bereavement enquiries or referrals as soon as possible. You can contact them on 01636 551739 or fill in a referral form.

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We accept referrals from professionals and families for children aged between 3-18 years and their parents/carers affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them
What we Offer

We work with children and young people aged between 3 and 18 in a number of ways to provide them with the support that's right for them.
Telephone Advice

If you are concerned about a child or young person affected by bereavement or terminal illness, we have trained advisors who will aim to call you back within 48 working hours of your initial enquiry.
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