Cruse Bereavement Care
W: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
T: National Helpline: 0808 808 1677 Leicestershire: 0300 777 4488
E: leicester@cruse.org.uk
About Us
Support, advice and information via face to face, telephone, email and website support to those experiencing bereavement
How to access
Self Referral
Helpline open
Mon and Fri 9.30am-5.00pm.
Tues, Wed and Thurs 9.30am – 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10:00 – 14:00
Postal only
Community House
133 Loughborough Road
Leicester
LE4 5LQ
Volunteering: Yes
Sue Ryder
W: https://community.sueryder.org/
E: online.community@sueryder.org
About Us
Online Community where there are bereavement threads and advice
How to access
Sign up on website
24 hours 7 days
Volunteering: Yes
The Laura Centre
W: http://thelauracentre.org.uk/
T: 0116 254 4341
E: info@thelauracentre.org.uk
About Us
Offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents whose child has died and to children or young people who have been bereaved of a parent or significant person
How to access
Self referral
9am – 5pm
The Laura Centre, 4-6 Tower Street, Leicester LE1 6WS
Volunteering: Yes
Aching Arms
W: www.achingarms.co.uk
T: 07464508994
E: support@achingarms.co.uk
About Us
Helps bereaved families by offering comfort and support following the loss of a baby. You can request a bear from Aching Arms for comfort too. The charity also offers a phone line which is run by parents who have lost their children too.
How to access
Self referral
24/7
33 Victoria Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5DR
Volunteering: Yes
Miscarriage Association
W: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
T: 01924 200799
E: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
About Us
Website has lots of information to help understand miscarriage. The website also offers online support via forums and support groups. Can also call the service’s helpline to find out about support available.
How to access
Self referral
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
Tommy’s
W: www.tommys.org/
T: Pregnancy Line to speak to a midwife: 0800 014 7800, General Enquiries: 0800 014 7800
E: midwife@tommys.org
About Us
Provides free tools on the website and has a wealth of information to help make sense of miscarriage and baby loss. Can also find online communities to join via this website.
How to access
Self referral
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Nicholas House, 3 Laurence Poutney Hill, London, EC4R 0BB
Cruse Bereavement Care
W: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
T: National Helpline: 0808 808 1677 Leicestershire: 0300 777 4488
E: leicester@cruse.org.uk
About Us
Support, advice and information via face to face, telephone, email and website support to those experiencing bereavement
How to access
Self Referral
Helpline open
Mon and Fri 9.30am-5.00pm.
Tues, Wed and Thurs 9.30am – 8.00pm
Postal only
Community House
133 Loughborough Road
LE4 5LQ
Volunteering: Yes
Sue Ryder
W: https://support.sueryder.org/community
T: N/A
E: N/A
About Us
Online community for bereavement advice and support
How to access
How to Access
24 hours, 7 Days
Sign up to website
Volunteering: Yes
The Laura Centre
W: http://thelauracentre.org.uk/
T: 0116 254 4341
E: n/a
About Us
offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents whose child has died and to children or young people who have been bereaved of a parent or significant person
How to access
Self referral
9am – 5pm
The Laura Centre, 4-6 Tower Street, Leicester LE1 6WS
Volunteering: Yes
ARCH – Abortion, Recovery, Care & Helpline
W: http://www.archtrust.org.uk/
T: 0845 603 8501 *local charges apply
E: info@archtrust.org.uk
About Us
We offer non-judgemental, confidential support to those who are suffering with the aftermath of an abortion. we support women, men and families.
How to access
Call helpline or email
Helpline
7:00pm – 10:00pm
every evening
9:00am – 5:00pm
Mon – Fri
ARCH, 2nd floor,
75 Bothwell st. Glasgow, G2 6TS
Cruse Bereavement Centre
W: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
T: National Helpline: 0808 808 1677 Leicestershire: 0300 777 4488
E: leicester@cruse.org.uk
About Us
Support, advice and information via face to face, telephone, email and website support to those experiencing bereavement
How to access
Helpline open
Mon and Fri 9.30am-5.00pm.
Tues, Wed and Thurs 9.30am – 8.00pm
Postal only
Community House
133 Loughborough Road
LE1 6NB
Volunteering: Yes
Sue Ryder
W: https://www.sueryder.org/advice-support/grief-publication
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Online Community where there are bereavement threads and advice
How to access
Sign up on website
24 hours 7 days
Volunteering: Yes
The Laura Centre
W: http://thelauracentre.org.uk/
T: 0116 254 4341
E: online email form
About Us
Offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents whose child has died and to children or young people who have been bereaved of a parent or significant person
How to access
Self referral
9am – 5pm
The Laura Centre, 4-6 Tower Street, Leicester LE1 6WS
Volunteering: Yes
Cruse Bereavement Centre
W: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
T: National Helpline: 0808 808 1677 Leicestershire: 0300 777 4488
E: leicester@cruse.org.uk
About Us
Support, advice and information via face to face, telephone, email and website support to those experiencing bereavement
How to access
Helpline open
Mon and Fri 9.30am-5.00pm.
Tues, Wed and Thurs 9.30am – 8.00pm
Postal only
Community House
133 Loughborough Road
LE1 6NB
Volunteering: Yes
The Compassionate Friends
W: www.tcf.org.uk/
T: 0345 123 2304
E: helpline@tcf.org.uk
About Us
Organization provides bereavement support, advice and literature to parents and families who have suffered the loss of a child.
How to access
Call helpline or email or sign up on website
10:00 – 16:00, and 19:00 – 22:00 every day of the year
Little Heartbeats
W: www.little-heartbeats.org.uk
E: little.heartbeats@mail.com
About Us
A site dedicated to understanding PPROM (waters breaking early) and support to make an informed decision when deciding to end the pregnancy, or not, and what the risks to the baby are. Site can also send out packs of information if requested.
How to access
Self- Referral
Survivors of bereavement by suicide (SOBS)
W: https://uksobs.org/
T: Nationwide – 0300 111 5065
E: email.support@uksobs.org for general enquiries email admin@uksobs.org
About Us
National helpline supporting survivors of bereavement by suicide.
How to access
Self referral
09:00 – 21:00
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National office, The Falmsteed Centre, Albert Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5GU
Volunteering: Yes
Grief Encounter
W: www.griefencounter.org.uk
T: 0808 802 0111
E: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk
About Us
Mission: Every bereaved child and their family in the UK get the best possible help, recognition and understanding following their loss.
How to access
Self referral
09:00 – 21:00
Volunteering: Yes
If you care share
W: www.ifucareshare.co.uk
T: 0191 387 5661
About Us
Support for families affected by suicide.
How to access
Self referral
Monday – Friday – 09:00 – 17:00
Volunteering: Yes
Child Bereavement UK:
W: www.childbereavementuk.org
T: 0808 802 0111
About Us
We offer free, confidential bereavement support by telephone, video or instant messenger, as well as face to face from a number of locations across the UK. Support sessions- support for individuals, couples, children, young people and families
How to access
Self referral
Monday – Friday – 09:00 – 17:00
Volunteering: Yes
Winston’s Wish:
W: www.winstonswish.org/
T: 080 88 020 021
About Us
Offers practical support for bereaved children, young people and their families, publications.
How to access
Self referral
Monday – Friday – 08:00 – 20:00
Volunteering: Yes
SANDS:
W: www.sands.org.uk/
T: 0808 164 3332
About Us
Sands is the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity in the UK. We are determined to save every life we can, and we will make sure the right care and support is there for every bereaved family, whenever and wherever they need it.
How to access
Self referral
Monday – Friday – 08:00 – 20:00
Volunteering: Yes
Mission Statement
To help those in need across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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