Find support
We offer confidential support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child.
How we can support you
If you are reading this because your child has died, we are so sorry and we are here to offer our support.
The death of a baby or young child can be a huge shock and have a devastating impact on many people.
If you’ve been affected in this way, we offer a range of services that could help you throughout this difficult time.
These services are not solely for parents. They’re also for family members and anyone close to a bereaved family.
Right now, you may be tempted to put your feelings on hold to support people you love and care about. But it’s important to look after your emotional wellbeing.
Bereavement support
How you can support others
Knowing what to say to a grieving friend who has lost a baby can be challenging, as grief is deeply personal and often overwhelming.
Practical advice
If you’re grieving the death of your baby or young child, you may not know what practical steps you need to take or where you can turn to for help.
Living with grief
You may experience complex and overwhelming feelings following the death of a baby or young child.
If someone else’s child dies in your care
We offer a range of helpful information and support to people who were caring for a baby or young child when they died.
Other useful contacts
There are many excellent bereavement support services provided by other charities and organisations. Please read our information on what they offer and how to contact them.
Bereavement support resources
We have developed a range of resources to help you throughout your grief.
Bereavement support for SIDS deaths
We understand for some bereaved families, our safer sleep advice may make reaching out feel conflicting when a baby has died of SIDS. We're here to help.
Bereavement stories
Some of the parents and grandparents that we have supported following the loss of their little ones.
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18 December, 2023
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20 October, 2023
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12 May, 2023
John's London Marathon Story
John shares his experience of running the London Marathon 2023 in memory of his grandson, William
