...helpful links...
Here are some helpful links and numbers that you may need. You are not alone. If you or someone else needs help, seek through the organisations below.
At a Loss
The UK's signposting website for the bereaved. They can help you find bereavement services and counselling. They also have resources on coronavirus pandemic bereavement.
Bereaved through Alcohol and Drugs (BEAD)
Blue Cross
Animal charity that helps sick, injured and homeless pets. This is a useful page if you have to rehome a pet, or want to adopt one if you find yourself alone.
Child Bereavement UK
Support when a baby or child of any age is dying, or a child is facing bereavement.
0800 028 8840
Cruse Bereavement Care
Dying Matters
Coalition of individual and organisational members across England and Wales, aiming to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life.
The Good Grief Trust
Charity run by the bereaved, helping all those suffering grief in the UK. Can help you find reassurance, advice and support. They have a detailed page of coronavirus bereavement advice.
Samaritans
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Sands
The Compassionate Friends
Widowed and Young (WAY)
Offers a peer-to-peer support network to anyone who was aged 50 or under when their partner died.
Winston’s Wish
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Emotional and practical support and local groups for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide.
0300 111 5065