NHS

The NHS gives practical advice and links to support when you’re dealing with losing someone or something you care about.

They also offer support specifically for young people coping with loss.

Cruse

Cruse Bereavement Support offers support about grief and bereavement of any kind. Call 0808 808 1677

Samaritans

Samaritans offer free online peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide.

South East London Suicide Bereavement Service

The South East London Suicide Bereavement Service supports people who have lost someone to suicide across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. Call 07933 393 397

The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends is run by bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents to support anyone who has suffered the death of a child or children of any age, from any cause. Call 0345 123 2304

The Good Grief Trust

The Good Grief Trust is run by people who have suffered a bereavement and brings together information about support services for anyone dealing with grief.

The Loss Foundation

The Loss Foundation specialises solely in supporting those who lose a loved one to cancer, whether that be spouses, family members, friends or colleagues. Call 0300 200 4112.

Grief Encounter

Grief Encounter is there to help children and their families through the pain caused by loss. Call 0808 802 0111

Jigsaw Southeast

Jigsaw helps children and young people through the loss of a loved one, including giving advice on how to prepare for a loss caused by terminal illness. Call 01342 313 895 

Marie Curie

Marie Curie offers care and support to people living with a terminal illness. Call 0800 090 2309

Winston’s Wish

Winston’s Wish supports children and young people who have lost a parent or sibling. Call 08088 020 021