Support services
Specialist advice and support is available from a number of agencies for anyone affected by a bereavement. If you need someone to talk to please consider contacting one of the agencies listed below.
Cheshire CARES
The Cheshire CARES team provides support to any victim of crime in Cheshire, regardless of whether a report has been made to the police. All victims of crime, bereaved relatives, staff where a business is targeted and spokespeople or parents of victims under 18 have access to the service.
Website: Cheshire CARES website
Phone: 01606 366336 or via 101 and request to be directed to Cheshire CARES.
Email: [email protected]
Contact can also be through referral by Cheshire Constabulary or a partner agency.
Sands
Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK working to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.
The charity provides bereavement support services both nationally through its freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups.
Website: Sands website
Email: [email protected]
Helpline: 0808 164 3332
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish is a UK childhood bereavement charity supporting children and their families after the death of a parent or sibling and providing emotional support.
Website: Winston's Wish website
Phone: 08088 020 021
E-mail: [email protected]
Embrace (Child Victims of Crime)
Supporting children, young people and families who are victims of crime helping them cope with what has happened, supporting their recovery and providing services that enable them to move forward with their lives.
Website: Embrace website
Phone: 0345 609 9960
E-mail: [email protected]
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK helps to rebuild lives together – supporting families and educating professionals when a child dies or when a child is bereaved.
Website: Child Bereavement UK website
Helpline: 0800 028 8840
E-mail: [email protected]
Rainbow Trust
Providing bespoke support to families grieving from childhood illness – whether that’s talking to someone, sibling support or emotional support.
Website: Rainbow Trust website
Phone: 01372 363438
E-mail: [email protected]
Love Jasmine
Based in Liverpool, the charity provides counselling to bereaved families who have lost children.
Website: Love Jasmine website
Phone: 0151 459 4779
E-mail: [email protected]