Developing childhood bereavement services
In this series of factsheets we have gathered information and practical advice on key topics to support those interested in developing childhood bereavement services.
Setting up a service [pdf 137kb]
This factsheet provides a short guide to the steps involved in setting up a community childhood bereavement service.
Identifying needs and mapping services [pdf 149kb]
This factsheet suggests ways of finding out what kind of demand there is for your service and how it fits with other agencies in the local area.
Working with children and families [pdf 171kb]
This factsheet gives an overview of the main types of intervention being delivered across the Childhood Bereavement Network, and suggests useful resources for exploring the options in more detail.
Securing funding for your service [pdf 136 kb]
This factsheet gathers the experiences of CBN subscribers on how to raise funds and secure support for childhood bereavement services.
Working with parents and carers of bereaved children and young people
These models of working with the parents and carers of bereaved children and young people have been written by CBN subscribers from across the Network. The series aims to provide practical ideas and inspiration for others thinking about setting up similar services. Funded by the Parenting Fund, the series is produced by the Childhood Bereavement Network and Winston's Wish.
Developing a culturally appropriate service [pdf 450kb]
Emma Aspinall, Hardev Notta and Diane Thomas, Acorns Children's Hospice
Encouraging participation in service development [pdf 404kb]
Doreen Hocking, Penhaligon's Friends
Establishing a social and support network [pdf 296kb]
Margaret Bryant, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Branch, WAY Foundation
Organising a family day [pdf 312kb]
Jackie Browne, Queen's Medical Centre
Piloting a residential weekend for families bereaved through murder [pdf 284kb]
Di Stubbs, Winston's Wish
Running residential weekends for families bereaved though suicide [pdf 267kb]
Di Stubbs, Winston's Wish
Setting up a facilitated self-help group [pdf 276kb]
Frances Kraus and Stewart Sinclair, St Christopher's Candle Project
Setting up a welfare rights and practical support service [pdf 353kb]
Marion Blain, Notre Dame Centre
Working with particular groups of bereaved children and young people
These briefing papers have been produced to support childhood bereavement services developing their work with specific groups of children and young people.
Children and young people in public care
Full report [pdf 2931kb]
Healthy Care briefing [188kb]
Children and young people in secure settings
Bereavement in the secure setting [pdf 123kb]
Young asylum seekers and refugees
Seminar report [119kb]
