Every 20 minutes in the UK, a child will experience the death of a parent/carer. The darkest, most challenging days for children and young people following the death of someone close can be held by Grief Encounter, a vital national bereavement charity. We directly support over 1,300 children, young people, and their family members across England and Wales each year, online, by phone and face-to-face via our clinical hubs in London and Bristol.
Without receiving the help they need, how and when they need it most, grieving children and young people may go on to suffer repercussions that adversely affect healthy lifestyles and choices. This can lead to prolonged school absence, future unemployment and tragically sometimes, death by despair.
Grief Encounter help families navigate grief and provide a safe space for conversation and healing through a dedicated Bereavement Support team, 1-2-1 and group therapeutic support, weekend residential camps, family fun days and grief support resources including our Grief Relief Kit.