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Advice and support
Child Bereavement UK
Supports bereaved children, teenagers and parents.
0800 02 888 40
Email: support@childbereavementuk.org
Citizens Advice Bureau 01823 282235 www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Compassionate Friends
Support for bereaved parents, of all ages, and their families.
0845 123 2304
Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Provides counselling and support to all bereaved people irrespective of age. National telephone helpline 0808 808 1677 Somerset referral line 01458 898211 or somerset@cruse.org.uk Email: info@cruse.org.uk
Department of Work & Pensions
For further information about what to do after a death regarding wills, pensions, probate etc.
www.gov.uk/after-a-death
Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service
Support and information for those bereaved by suicide.
0300 330 5463
Email: bereaved@mindtws.org.uk Peer group meeting 1st Thursday of every month.
Swan Advocacy
Provides advocacy services in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, including generic advocacy and independent health complaints advocacy to support people to complain about NHS services. They have expertise where bereavement or end of life care are a factor.
www.swanadvocacy.org.uk
The Good Grief Trust
For help & support in one place. Lists over 700 support networks for a range of different needs.
www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Email: hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org
The Way Foundation
A support group for people who have lost a husband, wife or partner at a young age.
www.widowedandyoung.org.uk
Winston’s Wish Family Line
Supports bereaved children and teenagers
08088 020 021
9am - 5pm Monday-Friday also Wednesday 7pm - 9.30pm Email: info@winstonswish.org.uk
Support for military veterans, reserves and their families
Cruse
Specialist bereavement care charity who recognise the particular differences for veterans and military families who are grieving.
0808 808 1677 www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/for-military-families
Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families Association
A charity providing welfare, health and support services for the UK military’s serving personnel, veterans and their families. - Access emotional support - Seek assistance if you are struggling with finances or your personal circumstances change following your loss For more information visit: www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/supporting-
older-veterans/loss-of-a-loved-one 0800 260 6767
Defence Medical Welfare Service
Independent charity providing support to the armed forces community when they need help during times of physical or mental ill health, either in hospital, rehabilitation settings or at home.
www.dmws.org.uk
Professionals can refer people for emotional support from Justine Clayton, Welfare Officer at the Defence Medical Welfare Service, by emailing: jclayton@dmws.org.uk
Local military associations
Connect with people who have similar backgrounds. From there you can discover other networks and support. Although this is not specific to bereavement, it could still be helpful for your wellbeing
Royal British Legion counties.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/somerset/somerset-branches
Royal Naval Association www.royal-naval-association.co.uk/join-us/
Search online for other local and virtual groups. Local veteran breakfast clubs in Taunton and Yeovil – search online through Facebook for details.
