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Directory
Find local and national services that may be able to help.This directory brings together useful contacts for people who are planning ahead, caring for someone, dealing with a death, or trying to find support after a bereavement. It includes practical services, advice organisations, local offices and other sources of help.
Use the filters below to narrow the list by location or type of resource. You can also scroll through the full directory if you are not sure what you need yet.
Some services may not be able to help immediately, and details can change, so please check directly with the organisation before making plans or travelling. If you are in urgent danger or need immediate medical help, call 999.
AAFDA - Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
We draw on our personal and professional experience of major criminal justice processes like Domestic Homicide Reviews, and other related inquiries and provide emotional, practical and specialist peer support to those left behind after fatal domestic homicide.
Contact: email. help@aafda.org.uk. T. 07887 488 464
Advance Care Planning, Cancer Research
Resource type:
Future Care
Location:
Both
People with terminal cancer can make decisions about their future care.
Advance Care Planning, NHS
Resource type:
Future Care
Location:
Both
This section contains information about what end of life care involves, when it starts, and things you may want to think about. It covers what to expect, thinking about your wishes for your future care, and looking after your emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Anne Robson
Resource type:
Hospice
Location:
Both
At the Anne Robson Trust, we believe that no one deserves to die alone. Everyone should have the comfort and companionship of another human being as they die, and the support to prepare for the end of life. We work to support people facing the end of life, whether their own or that of someone dear. Call on 0808 801 0688
Babyloss Support LLR
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
A collaboration of bereaved parents and healthcare professionals, who want to break down the barriers to accessing bereavement support that so many of our parents still face.
07400 402744 or email info@babylosssupport.org.uk
Brake
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
Support for road crash victims, provides a helpline and access to 1:1 support.
0808 800401 or email helpline@brake.org.uk
Cambridgeshire Coroner's Office (including Peterborough)
Resource type:
Administration
Location:
Both
The Coroner's Office can be contacted by email at coroners@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or by telephone on 0345 045 1364. Office opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm, and Friday, 8am to 3.30pm.
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has a network of Bereavement Supporters who have themselves been affected by a young sudden cardiac death. They offer support over the telephone to others.
01737 363222 or email cry@c-r-y.org.uk.
Caring for someone with a Heart condition
Resource type:
Caring Support
Location:
Both
Living with a heart condition can be emotionally challenging. BHF supporters often tell us they sometimes feel anxious, low and isolated. These complex feelings are normal but we have some support available if you need it.
Central Co-op Funeral
Resource type:
Funeral Arrangements
Location:
Both
Child Bereavement UK
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
Support, information and guidance for children and young people (up to the age of 25), parents and families to help rebuild their lives when a child grieves or a child dies.
0800 028 8840
Child Death Helpline
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
There to support anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, in any circumstances. Trained volunteers who have had experience of child bereavement. The Child Death Helpline lessens the sense of isolation and encourages you to openly express your thoughts. You can contact the helpline whenever you need to talk.
0800 282 986 or email contact@childdeathhelpline.org
Childhood Bereavement Network UK
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
Support for professionals working with bereaved children and young people. There is a searchable directory of local childhood bereavement services and other helpful information.
Children’s Service’s Leicestershire County Council
Resource type:
Caring Support (Children)
Location:
Both
0116 232 3232
Children's Services Leicester City
Resource type:
Caring Support (Children)
Location:
Both
0116 454 1004
Children's Society
Resource type:
Caring Support
Location:
Both
Are you a young person looking for advice, or want to connect with other young carers? You've come to the right place.
Compassion in Dying
Resource type:
Future Care
Location:
Both
Helping you prepare for the end of life, including how to talk about it, plan for it, and record your wishes. Detailed instructions and relevant forms are available for advance decisions, advance care plans, lasting power of attorney etc.
0800 999 2434
Corby Registry Office
Resource type:
Administration
Location:
Both
Corby Registration Office
The Corby Cube
Parkland Gateway
George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
0300 126 1000
Cruse Bourne and Stamford
Resource type:
Bereavement Support
Location:
Both
Offers local support and one to one counselling sessions
07715 527611 or email stamford@cruse.org.uk
Diana Community Children’s Service
Resource type:
Caring Support (Children)
Location:
Both
Provides a variety of services to support children and young people up to 18 years old with nursing needs within the community setting. Services include acute and ongoing care, continuing care, end of life care, Macmillan nursing, respiratory physiotherapy, child and family support, multi-cultural support and training.
0116 295 5080
Dying Matters
Resource type:
Future Care
Location:
Both
A coalition across England and Wales, which aims to help people talk more openly about dying and death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life.
Glenfield Registration Office
Resource type:
Administration
Location:
Both
Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire. 0116 305 6565 or email registration@leics.gov.uk
Guide to coroner services from Ministry of Justice
Resource type:
Administration
Location:
Both
The 'Guide to coroner services' is intended for bereaved people and others who may be affected by a coroner investigation or are attending a coroner’s inquest.
Hinckley Registration Office
Resource type:
Administration
Location:
Both