Bereavement

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about mental health.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 16:32

Bereavement Support Group

A support group for bereaved people supported by the Pastoral Care Team at St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow. For information telephone the church office on 01506 842188 or check St Michael’s Parish Church website.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:16

Blue Cross This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pet charity providing practical support and information for owners. Pet bereavement support including children with pets.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 November 2018 17:08

Brake

UK-wide provider of support services to people who have been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash, as well as the family, friends and professionals supporting them. The helpline and support literature provide emotional support, practical information, and signposting.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 15:51

Care for the Family This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those who face family difficulties.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 16:05

Carers of West Lothian

A carer lead organisation campaigning for carers and their needs. Many useful health and care links. Well laid out fact sheets.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 13:15

Child Bereavement Trust 

Helps support grieving families and children when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Support line, resource material, extensive links.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 November 2018 17:39

Compassionate Friends 

Support and friendship for bereaved parents and their families by those similarly bereaved.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 13:21

Cruse Bereavement Care 

Offers support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 16:53

Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS)

Offers free information and advice, support and counselling to anyone who has been affected by a death

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Last Updated on Thursday, 04 December 2014 15:45

Fixers

Focused on helping young people to cope with bereavement and the impact of their grief.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 16:58

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief 

Links to information and advice to help people cope with / through death, dying and bereavement.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 13:18

Grief Encounter: helping children through bereavement 

Helps bereaved children and their families deal with the loss of either a parent or sibling by providing support, information and advice. Website has different zones for kids, teens and adults (including school teachers). Resources included in each zone.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:39

Miscarriage Association This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information and support for those affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Helpline: 01924 200799

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Last Updated on Monday, 04 February 2019 12:07

Neil's Hugs Foundation

This West Lothian based charity is for friends and family who have lost a loved one to suicide. They offer support group facilitation, one to one listening via telephone and face to face plus sign posting to support networks.  

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 16:35

NetHymnal

If you are planning on having hymns at a funeral this website has the words and music to hymns to help you make your choice.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 16:36

Richmond's HopeThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Advice on website for bereaved children and young people. Project and drop in centre in Edinburgh.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 January 2019 15:55

Sanctuary First 

Seeks to be a safe place where people can engage with their search for meaning and faith without feeling overwhelmed or trapped in anyway by another person. In their 'Encourage Me' section there is a section on dealing with bereavement. There are a number of other identified areas where people may be seeking helping in dealing within the encourage me section e.g. feeling overwhelmed, needing guidance and direction. 

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Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 16:12

SANDS Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity 

Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies' lives. Helpline 0808 164 3332.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 16:36

Tell Us Once

Tell Us Once lets you report a birth or death to most government organisations in one go.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 November 2018 16:50

Tommy's

The team of Tommy's midwifes provide a pregnancy information service and support line for parents and families who lose a baby, experience premature birth and to help everyone have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

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Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 14:58

United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life.

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Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 14:49

Winston's Wish This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

UK wide child bereavement service offering support, information and guidance to children and young people after the death of a parent or a sibling.