For Fathers

After the death of a baby, much of the focus of support may be on the mother or birth parent but of course fathers and partners also have an important relationship with the baby or young child that has died so will also be grieving. There is information and support available in many different ways, some of which are listed below.

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child of any age.

We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

Helpline 0800 02 888 40

Email support@childbereavementuk.org

Live chat via website
Website https://www.childbereavementuk.org

Daddy’s with Angels

DWA supports all family members but provide specific support for bereaved fathers as we have found that they are quite often the ‘forgotten’ parent.

We support fathers regardless of age or gestation of their loss and by any cause.

DWA is a peer support organisation who hold regular zoom meetings and one to one interventions when needed.

www.daddyswithangels.org

Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity

Sands supports anyone affected by the death of a baby; works in partnership with health professionals to improve the quality of care and services offered to bereaved families; and promotes and funds research and changes in practice that could help to reduce the loss of babies’ lives.

Helpline 0808 164 3332

Email helpline@sands.org.uk

Website https://www.sands.org.uk