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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 1d

A school or nursery with an appropriate bereavement policy is prepared and has plans in place to deal with death, grief, and bereavement. Download our framework for structuring your policy: childbereavementuk.org/developing-a-bereavement-policy

#Bereavement #Schools #PastoralCare #Grief

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 2d

When a baby dies during pregnancy, around birth, or in infancy, family, friends and colleagues may feel anxious about what to say or do to be supportive.

For more on supporting someone whose baby has died: childbereavementuk.org/what-should-i-do-when-someone-i-know-has-been-bereaved

#BLAW

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 2d

Today is the final day of #BLAW. We invite you to join the Global #WaveOfLight tonight at 7pm and unite with thousands of families around the world affected by #PregnancyLoss and #BabyLoss in remembering babies who have sadly died. 🕯️

Share your candle with #WaveofLight and #YouAreNotAlone

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 3d

Our bereavement support practitioner Sue Clachers shares how friends and family can support parents when their baby has died.

Read the blog post at: childbereavementuk.org/how-to-support-parents-when-baby-dies

#BLAW

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 5d

When a baby dies, grief can be overwhelming. With support, it is possible to find ways to allow yourself time to express and process the pain you feel.

Our website resource offers some guidance to help you through your grief: ow.ly/94hm50PSiW1

#BLAW #YouAreNotAlone #BabyLoss #ChildLoss

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 6d

When a child doesn’t remember someone who has died or has incomplete memories, sharing your own memories or positive stories can help them feel connected to the person and feel part of their family’s history.

See our resource: childbereavementuk.org/child-doesnt-remember-someone-who-died

#BLAW

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 7d

Thank you 💛

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 7d

If you would like support or information, contact our Helpline team via the Live Chat service on our website, open Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm.

For more information, visit our website: childbereavementuk.org

#WorldMentalHealthDay

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 8d

Are you a professional working with families affected by baby loss? We offer a range of training sessions, delivered by our experienced facilitators.

Book or to find out more: childbereavementuk.org/training

#BLAW

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 8d

Today is the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week. The week aims to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss; the importance of bereavement support; and the vital work that needs to be done to help save babies’ lives.

#BLAW #BabyLoss #YouAreNotAlone

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 9d

Becoming a kinship carer to a bereaved child can be rewarding; it can also be challenging, particularly if you’re grieving too.

Visit our website for guidance: childbereavementuk.org/kinship-carer-to-bereaved-child

#KinshipCarersWeek

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 9d

This October is #FreeWillsMonth. We’re offering our supporters the opportunity to write a simple Will or amend your existing Will free of charge through our partnerships with Free Wills Network and Farewill.

To find out how you can make a difference: childbereavementuk.org/legacy

An adult and child in charity t-shirts are sat together. Text reads, 'Every gift, in every Will, helps families to rebuild their lives.' alongside the National Free Wills Network and Farewill logos

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 10d

Bear Us in Mind is an online resource designed to help children who have experienced bereavement, separation or trauma. It includes training videos, worksheets, and activities which are available in English, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian and Russian.

👉childbereavementuk.org/bear-us-in-mind

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 11d

When your adult child dies, your feelings can be complicated by the fact that your child is likely to have had a life that was separate from yours; there may have been aspects of their life in which you weren’t involved.

Read more: childbereavementuk.org/when-your-adult-child-dies

Close-up of two hands gently holding each other over a wooden table, conveying comfort and support. Text reads, 'When you are bereaved of an adult child'

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 12d

'Delivering grief education with confidence - preparing for curriculum changes' is a new webinar for education professionals who want to be ready for the inclusion of grief education in the curriculum.

To book 👉 childbereavementuk.org/education-training

#WorldTeachersDay

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 13d

Child Bereavement UK are partnering with Sibling Support to offer helpline support to young people whose brother or sister has died, and to their families and carers.

👉 siblingsupport.co.uk/get-support

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 14d

We asked young people we support to share what others can do to help them.

For more guidance from young people: childbereavementuk.org/support-tips

#WorldSmileDay

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 14d

When frightening events are widely publicised in the media, children can worry about themselves and others.

For support, information or guidance call our confidential Helpline on 0800 02 888 40.

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 14d

"I believe that getting this right for Black young people can have a big impact not just on the Black community but for wider society, enabling more young people from all communities to access the support they need" Reverend Cassius Francis

#BlackHistoryMonth

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · Sep 8

Are you, or do you know a professional who wants to learn more about supporting bereaved children, young people, families and adults? We have places on some of our training courses this month, all of which are delivered by experienced facilitators.

👉 childbereavementuk.org/training
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Online bereavement support training for professionals available in September: Supporting bereaved pupils and managing grief in schools. Supporting bereaved children and young people. Bereavement training for school staff. Supervising bereavement work. Supporting families when a child is dying and when a child dies. Supporting bereaved pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Creative ways of supporting bereaved children and young people. childbereavementuk.org/training'

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · Jun 10

Thank you so much for sharing our new animation 🐘💛

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · Jun 10

Our new animation ‘Room for an elephant’ aims to help support teenagers after someone important to them has died, it explores how not around talking about death can result in loneliness and isolation.

With thanks to the family and friends of Amara Sharma for contributing to this film in her memory.

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · May 16

A school or nursery with an appropriate bereavement policy is prepared and has plans in place to deal with death, grief, and bereavement.

Download our framework for structuring your bereavement policy, childbereavementuk.org/developing-a-bereavement-policy

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · May 14

But it is more than just combining resources— we’re multiplying hope. Together, we can reach further, act faster, and stand stronger, giving a voice to bereaved children, young people, parents and families across the UK.

Read the full statement at: childbereavementuk.org/merger

Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · May 14

This is a step towards doing more - combining strengths to better serve our shared communities.

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