There are many organisations that offer help and support to bereaved people. Details of some of these are listed below, however there are many more. Please contact the Bereavement Service to find out about other services, or for more information.
Organisations are grouped under the following headings:
Cruse Bereavement Care ScotlandA charity offering bereavement information and support, including face-to-face counselling at local offices around Scotland.
Phone: 0845 600 22 27 (9.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Email:
info@crusescotland.org.ukWebsite:
http://www.crusescotland.org.uk
Acorns Bereavement Support Programme
A new local service offering a six-week programme of practical help and group support in Edinburgh.
Phone: 0131 208 1882
Email:
acorns.info@gmail.com
DWP Bereavement Service
Department for Work & Pensions helpline to check if you can claim help with funeral costs or any other benefits.
Phone: 0845 606 0265
Textphone: 0845 606 0285
Citizens Advice Bureau
Free, impartial advice on a wide range of issues including money, benefits, legal matters, and housing. You can find details of local branches in the Phone Book or on the
Citizens Advice Scotland website
Child Death Helpline
Support for anyone affected by the death of a child (at any age).
Helpline: 0800 282 986 (every day 7pm- 10pm, Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm).
Freephone helpline for calls from mobiles: 0808 800 6019
Website:
http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/
The Compassionate Friends
Support for parents who have experienced the death of a child (at any age).
UK Helpline: 0845 123 2304 (10am - 4pm, 7 - 10pm, every day)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 0288 77 88 016 (10am - 4pm, 7 - 9.30pm, every day)
Email:
info@tcf.org.ukWebsite:
http://www.tcf.org.uk/
SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society)
Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby.
Helpline: 020 7436 5881 (9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday plus 6-10pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Email:
helpline@uk-sands.orgWebsite:
http://www.uk-sands.org/
Cruse Bereavement Care Youth Involvement ProjectA national charity providing support for young people who have been affected by someone's death.
Helpline (freephone): 0808 808 1677 (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday)
General Enquiries: 020 8939 9530
Email:
info@rd4u.org.ukWebsite:
http://www.rd4u.org.uk/
ChildlineA phone helpline for children and young people in danger or distress.
Helpline (freephone): 0800 11 11 (24 hours a day, every day)
Text message: for information about loss and bereavement text the word
loss to 78101
Website:
http://www.childline.org.uk/
Age UK
Age UK is the new national charity combining Age Concern and Help the Aged. It provides free information, advice and support on issues that affect people in later life, including: money matters, health and well being, home and care, work, training and leisure.
Age UK Advice (freephone):
0800 169 6565 (8am - 7pm, every day)
Age Scotland Helpline (local rate): 0845 125 9732
Email:
contact@ageuk.org.uk Website:
http://www.ageuk.org.uk
SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide)
Support and advice for people bereaved by suicide.
Helpline: 0844 561 6855 (9am - 9pm, every day)
Minicom: 01925 826204
TypeTalk:18002 - 01925 826204
Email: sobs.support@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.sobs.admin.care4free.net
London Friend LGBT Bereavement Helpline
Support and advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people who have been bereaved or are facing bereavement.
Helpline: 020 7837 3337 (7.30 - 9.30pm, Tuesdays)
Website:
http://www.londonfriend.org.uk/bereavementhelpline