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When your child is experiencing loss:

1. Try to be simple and clear so that your child understands what’s happened.
2. Listen to how your child feels through both their words and behaviour.
3. Remember that everyone copes with loss differently and your child’s response might not be what you expect.

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This podcast has an open conversation around death and dying and the important elements to consider before you pass away.

Sibling Support website offers information, guidance and support for children and young people up to 25 years of age when a sibling dies. The site provides advice and useful free resources which includes a Sibling Support helpline and an online programme for parents to help you navigate the complex process of grief with your children Sibling Support ~ Programme for parents.

The Ruth Strauss Foundation has a workbook ‘This is about Me and You’ to support families when a parent has an incurable illness, there is also a set of flash cards to help you have conversations with your child about a diagnosis, treatments, emotions and more. Created in collaboration with the Little C Club. Follow this link to explore Ruth Strauss Foundation

If you have lost a partner or spouse take a look at WAY Widowed and Young website they offer a peer-to-peer support network for anyone who’s lost a partner before their 51st birthday – married or not.

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK supports children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.

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Family Holiday Charity

We’re here for families’ children who have never seen the sea, for teenagers who can’t remember when they last saw their mum smile. For parents having to choose between a day out and a new pair of school shoes. For young carers, kinship carers, families facing illness isolation and bereavement.

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Hope Again – Cruse Bereavement Support

Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone. Here you will find information about our services, a listening ear from other young people and advice for any young person dealing with the loss of a loved one. Hope Again provides somewhere to turn to when someone dies.

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Love, Jasmine

Love, Jasmine was established by Rob and Kathy Lapsley following the death of their daughter Jasmine in August 2014. Their…

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The Dove Service

The Dove Service is funded by the National Lottery Community fund to provide grief training and support to children and…

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Children and Young People – Dove Service

The Dove Service provides grief training and support to children and young people, parents and carers, and professionals.

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Sibling Support

Sibling Support helps young people whose brother or sister – a sibling – has died.

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