Supporting bereaved parents

The death of a child, of any age, brings heartbreak and devastation. Whether your child died recently, is an adult or died some time ago, there is help and support available to help you cope with the emotional pain of losing a child.

A number of charities have been established to help parents find healing and peace and a way forward through their grief.

In this section we have provided links to a number of the charities who are on hand to listen and help with the emotional and practical issues of dealing with the death of a child.

• Pregnancy and Baby Loss – Bereaved NI (hscni.net)
• Support for Adults After The Death of a Child – Bereaved NI (hscni.net)
• Child Bereavement
• Compassionate Friends
• Life after loss
• NI Miscarriage Association
  
• SANDS
• Lullaby Trust
  
• Child Death helpline
  
• Meningitis Now
• Anam Cara
• 4Louis – Home
• Winston’s Wish – giving hope to grieving children
• Twins Trust, Navigating Grief