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THE LULLABY TRUST
Confidential bereavement support for families who experience the sudden and unexpected loss of a baby or young child .
Helpline : 0808 802 6868 support @ lullabytrust . org . uk www . lullabytrust . org . uk
MISCARRIAGE ASSOCIATION
Provides information and support to people who have been affected by miscarriage , ectopic or molar pregnancy .
Helpline : 01924 200799 ( Monday-Friday 9am- 4pm ). info @ miscarriageassociation . org . uk www . miscarriageassociation . org . uk
PAPYRUS - Prevention of young suicide
Confidential support and advice to young people with thoughts of suicide , or anyone worried about a young person .
Hopeline : 0800 068 4141 ( 365 days a year , 9am – Midnight ). www . papyrus-uk . org
SOBS Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
It can be difficult to talk about suicide . Many people who have been bereaved feel alone and isolated at a time when they are hurting and vulnerable . Getting support can involve several people such as family ,
friends and health professionals . Helpline : 0300 111 5065 ( Monday-Friday 9am- 9pm ). www . uksobs . org
SSAFA Forces Help Helping serving and ex-serving men , women and their families . Helpline : 0800 260 6767 ( Monday-Friday 9am- 5.30pm ). www . ssafa . org . uk
SUDEP Action ( epilepsy bereavement support )
The only national charity supporting and working alongside those whose loved ones have died suddenly from an epilepsy related death ( including SUDEP : Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepy ). Based in Wantage , free specialist services , such as advocacy , counselling , information , advice , involvement in research and empowering families in their interactions with the Coronial service and other agencies .
Helpline : 01235 772852 support @ sudep . org www . sudep . org
WINSTON ’ S WISH
If you know a family in need of help supporting a grieving child , please call or signpost them to our Freephone National Helpline where our expert team will be able to offer information , guidance and support . Helpline : 08088 020 021
ask @ winstonswish . org www . winstonswish . org
ADVICE AND HELPLINE :

0345 241 2489

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