Hounslow Family Service Directory

Twin and Multiple Birth Association (TAMBA) Support for parents and carers of multiples who have lost a baby or babies during a multiple pregnancy or at any stage after birth.

Still and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) Support for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth

Miscarriage Association Support for anyone who have been affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.

The Lullaby Trust Support for anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child

Child Death Helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child, from pre-birth to the death of an adult child, however long ago, and whatever the circumstances.

The Compassionate Friends Support after the death of a child of any age from any cause. The site also has specialist information and advice on grieving the loss of a disabled child

West London support centre of Childcare Bereavement UK Offers face to face support for families where a baby or child has died.

Cruse Bereavement Care Providing one-to-one telephone support to anyone who has suffered bereavement.

Bereavement is the period of sadness and loneliness that we experience from a death or loss of a loved one.

There is no single way to grieve. Everyone is different and will grieve in their own way. There is no telling how long it will take.

We have listed some national services offering help and advice on coping with bereavement and grief. Each link listed will take you directly to the organisations website.

Hope again A website designed for young people by young people. Where young people can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief and feel less alone.

Grief Talk A free helpline 0808 802 0111 from Grief Encounter providing instant, confidential advice and support for bereaved children and young people. Service also available via online chat and email. Also offer support to families, professionals and schools with website resources and a helpline.

Winston’s Wish Supporting bereaved children and young people up to the age of 18 through a whole range of activities, including a helpline, online chat service, group work, residential events and resources.

Child Bereavement UK West London Support Centre Offers face to face group support encouraging bereaved young people aged 11-25 to meet in a supportive environment.

Bereaved people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

It can be difficult to discuss death and bereavement, and to help a child or adult with autism to cope with a death. Every autistic person, and their level of understanding, is different. You will need to adapt any approach or guidance for the person concerned. Child Bereavement UK offers a guidance video on how to provide support.

National Autistic Society also provides information and recommended books and resources to use.

Bereaved people with a learning disability

Everyone's level of understanding can be different but if you're concerned about how to explain a death to someone with a learning disability, Mencap has created a guide that maybe with some simple online resources which you may find helpful.

The Downs Syndrome association have also published a guide that can help carers and professionals.

Bereavement Support

Bereaved people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)