Services specifically for those affected by the death of a child
If immediate help is required, call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency
Support for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age (pre-birth to adult). Offers counselling, support groups, befriending, and provides holistic therapies, remembrance book and therapeutic breaks
Contact: 01494 446 648
Support, information and training to all those affected when a child dies, or when a child is bereaved.
Contact: 0800 282 986 (national freephone – a helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child. Calls are answered by bereaved parents)
Support for parents and immediate family after the death of a child. CF can provide local contacts and details of group meetings across the UK.
Winston’s Wish (Support for bereaved children)
Contact: 0845 203 0405
Helpline open Mon – Fri 09.00 – 17.00
Provides support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals.
General Bereavement Support Organisations
If immediate help is required, call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency
Contact: 0845 634 4273
Support for families of those killed in a road incident (covers the Merseyside area)
Cruse Bereavement Care National Helpline
Contact: 0844 477 9400
Bereavement support by telephone and email.
Cruse Wirral
Contact: 0151 609 0160
Bereavement counselling on Wirral. Counsellors visit people at home.