The loss of a child is a profoundly heart-breaking experience, and at West Midlands Ambulance Service, we recognise the unique and enduring grief that families face This page brings together specialist bereavement support services, including dedicated helplines, counselling, and therapeutic resources, tailored for parents, siblings and young people navigating this journey. Click here to access even more resources including podcasts, books and to discover even more charities and support groups.
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish is a free digital resource available to all including children and young people across the UK. Offering support whether you’re a bereaved young person, a parent navigating your child’s grief, or a professional seeking guidance, Winston’s Wishes caters various resources for different needs, recognising there no such thing as “one size fits all”. Tailored services include:
- SEND support
- Trauma-Informed care for sudden deaths
- Youth-led platforms like Talk Grief
The service also provides immediate help via call, text, or live chats which meet you where you are emotionally and walk beside you through your dark times. Access their website here!
Sands
Facing the loss of a baby is a pain no family should endure alone. Every day in the UK, 13 babies die shortly before, during or soon after birth. At least 1 in 6 pregnancies end in miscarriage and thousands of families experience heartbreak of baby loss every year.
Sands, is the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, connecting communities across the country. Dating back to 1978, when a group of bereaved parents came together to support each other, ever since, Sands has grown into a community rooted in compassion and a drive for change, which still connects and inspires families today. The organization offers support through one-to-one and group sessions through various ways including online, by phone, email and in person.
Annually, the charity organises family and remembrance events, providing community, connection and resources including Memory Boxes. Sands also provides, training, supporting thousands of professionals through accredited courses.
If you’re interested in learning more or accessing their support click here to visit there website!
The Lily Mae Foundation
The Lily Mae Foundation is a local trusted charity founded by bereaved parents Amy and Ryan Jackson in 2010 following the loss of their daughter. Their deeply personal understanding of grief fuels a network of tailored services, including a 24/7 one-to-one bereavement support, memory boxes to preserve precious moments, sibling support packs, dedicated groups for pregnancy after loss and more.
With a focus on breaking the silence around baby loss which affects thousands of parents annually in the UK, the foundation provides a vital community of understanding and support. For more information on their services or to access their support, please visit their website here!
