Sudden Infant and Baby Loss

The Lullaby Trust
Website: lullabytrust.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 802 6868
Supports families affected by the sudden death of a baby and promotes safer sleep. Provides bereavement support, research funding, and a dedicated helpline.

Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity)
Website: sands.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 164 3332
Offers support for anyone affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. Also supports healthcare professionals.

Tommy’s
Website: tommys.org
Helpline: 0800 0147 800
Funds research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Offers expert advice via midwife helpline and online resources.

Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage

The Miscarriage Association
Website: miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Helpline: 01924 200 799
Provides support and information for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy.

Petals (Pregnancy Expectations Trauma and Loss Society)
Website: petalscharity.org
Offers specialist counselling for parents affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, birth trauma, and related issues. Available at several UK hospitals.

Ectopic Pregnancy Support

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Website: ectopic.org.uk
Helpline: 020 7733 2653 (24-hour message line)
Offers information and support for people affected by ectopic pregnancy and healthcare professionals.

Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation
Website: ectopicpregnancy.co.uk
Patient Helpline: 0845 070 4636
Aims to improve care and reduce risks associated with ectopic pregnancy through education and support.

Pregnancy Wellbeing and Awareness

Kicks Count
Website: kickscount.org.uk
Promotes awareness of baby movements during pregnancy as a sign of wellbeing. Empowers mothers to trust their instincts.

Twins and Multiples Bereavement Support

Twins Trust – Bereavement Support Group
Website: twinstrust.org
Supports families who have lost one or more children from a multiple birth during pregnancy, at birth, or later.

Lone Twin Network
Website: lonetwinnetwork.org.uk
A peer-led support network for surviving twins, offering understanding and shared experiences of twin loss.

Child Death and General Bereavement Support

The Child Death Helpline
Website: childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Freephone: 0800 282 986 or 0808 800 6019 (mobiles)
Offers support to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, however recent or long ago.

A Child of Mine
Website: achildofmine.org.uk
Provides practical support, information, and bereavement services after the death of a child.

The Compassionate Friends
Website: tcf.org.uk
Helpline: 0345 123 2304
Peer-led support for bereaved parents and siblings.

Child Bereavement UK
Website: childbereavementuk.org
Supports families and professionals when a child dies or when a child is grieving.

Additional Specialist Organisations

  • Saying Goodbye – sayinggoodbye.org | Helpline: 0845 293 8027
    Support after baby loss at any stage.

  • Life After Loss – lifeafterloss.org.uk
    Online community for bereaved mothers.

  • ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices) – arc-uk.org
    Helpline: 0845 077 2290 or 0207 713 7486
    Supports parents facing decisions after antenatal screening.

  • Teddy’s Wish – teddyswish.org
    Supports families through counselling and care packages.

  • Once Upon a Smile – onceuponasmile.org.uk
    Offers tailored family bereavement support.

  • Muslim Bereavement Support Service – mbss.org.uk
    Supporting Muslim mothers following the loss of a child.

  • Bereaved Parent Support – careforthefamily.org.uk
    Resources and events to support parents after loss.

  • The Good Grief Project – thegoodgriefproject.co.uk
    Active grief support including weekend retreats.

  • Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – c-r-y.org.uk
    Support for families affected by young sudden cardiac death.

  • SUDC UK – sudc.org.uk
    Support for families after sudden unexplained death in childhood (1–18 years old).

  • SLOW (Surviving the Loss of Your World) – slowgroup.co.uk
    Offers support groups for parents and siblings.

  • Children of Jannah – childrenofjannah.com
    Islamic-based support after the loss of a child.

  • Care for the Family: Support for Loss of an Only Child – careforthefamily.org.uk
    Helping parents navigate life after losing their only child.

  • Reuben’s Retreat – reubensretreat.org
    Bereavement support for families facing child loss.

  • Damali Beautiful Vision CIC –
    Supports Global Majority communities after the sudden loss of a child or young adult.