Resource for those supporting disabled children

Independent Age

Produces an advice guide on coping with bereavement. Tel: 0800 319 6789 Web: www.independentage.org (search ‘coping with bereavement’).

NHS website, The

Advice on coping with bereavement from the NHS. Web: www.nhs.uk (search ‘coping with bereavement’).

Samaritans

Volunteers are available 24 hours a day to talk to you if you are feeling distressed. Call the free telephone number. Tel: 116 123

Simon Says

Hampshire charity offering support to children who have been bereaved. Tel: 023 8064 7550 Web: www.simonsays.org.uk

Veterans Bereavement Support

Provides free advice and information for Emergency Services and ex-service personnel. Tel: 07885 498462 Email: info@veteransbereavementsupport.co.uk Web: www.veteransbereavementsupport.com

WAY Widowed & Young

A charity supporting bereaved partners aged 50 and under. Email: enquiries@widowedandyoung.org.uk Web: www.widowedandyoung.org.uk

My Family, Our Needs is an online resource providing impartial information for parents, carers and practitioners supporting children from birth to 25 years with additional needs. As well as guidance, policy and signposting, there is a lifestyle section for parents covering topics such as health and wellbeing, work, family and relationships. Call 01223 207770 or visit www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk

The lifestyle site for parents and carers of children with additional needs and those who support them.

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