Bereavement support for children and young people

If someone important to you has died or they're seriously ill, you can get support to help you cope. You could try talking to:

• someone you trust, like a family member or close friend

• your doctor or teacher

• Childline – a counselling service for young people. Phone 0800 1111 or visit their website for bereavement advice.

• Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland – offers counselling across Scotland. Phone 0808 802 6161 or read their leaflet about death and grief for young people.

• Child Bereavement UK – gives help and support for dealing with death. Phone 0800 02 888 40 or email support@childbereavementuk.org

• Winston's Wish – find advice, coping tips, blogs and information for bereaved young people. Phone 08452 03 04 05.

• Young Scot – provides information on dealing with the death. Phone 0808 801 0338.

• Petal – supports families and friends of murder and suicide victims. Phone 01698 324 502.

• The Scottish Cot Death Trust is a charity dedicated to the sudden unexpected death of babies and young children. They provide various support services across Scotland. Phone them on 0141 357 3946 or email contact@scottishcotdeathtrust.org

If you're a parent or carer

If your child has been bereaved you may need support with:

• talking about death
• how grief might affect your child
• helping your child say goodbye
• questions children might have when someone dies

You'll find information and advice on supporting a bereaved child from:

• Marie Curie
• ParentLine

Help is also available for parents who have been bereaved.