We support a number of children, young people and their families annually. Nearly half of the children and families that we supported, in the last year, were bereaved through sudden and often traumatic causes of death for example suicide and road traffic accidents and just over a third were bereaved through long term illnesses such as cancer. Nearly half of these children had lost or were facing the loss of a parent.
Through bringing people together we aim to help families to realise that they are not alone in their grief.
We provide support to children and their parents/carers when the future feels uncertain or when hope feels lost. Providing groups for children facing the death of a parent or those who have experienced the death of someone significant can be hugely beneficial.
We have been providing this service in the local area for 21 years and there is no other service that offers this level of support, without us, families would have nowhere to turn. Children who feel more able to cope with their grief often report that they have improved concentration at school and less difficulties in expressing and dealing with their emotions.