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Cancer bereavement

Below is support local to you and available nationally for anyone bereaved through cancer.

Local support in East Suffolk:

565 Service

This service is provided by St Elizabeth Hospice.
Free support for children and young people in East Suffolk following the death of an adult with a life-limiting or progressive disease. 
Advice available for parents and professionals working with young people.
Call 0300 303 5196.

LivingGrief

This service is provided by St Elizabeth Hospice.
Free information, group and individual counselling to any adult in East Suffolk who is bereaved through a life-limiting or progressive illness.
Face-to-face, video or telephone support in Ipswich.
Call 0300 303 5196.

Compassionate Friends

Support for bereaved parents and families  whatever the age of the child.
Online information, Facebook groups and events, community forum and helpline.  
The nearest local support group takes place at Rowhedge, near Colchester.
Call 0345 123 2304.

Suffolk/ Norfolk Cruse

Free adult bereavement support.    
One to one bereavement support providing up to 6 support sessions via phone or zoom.
Call 0333 230 0189 for self-referrals. Call 0808 808 1677 for anything else.

East Anglia's
Children's Hospices

Bereavement support for families affected by the death of a child under 18 who has died from a life-limiting condition.
Therapeutic interventions and support groups can be offered to individuals or families either face to face or online.
Call 01223 800800 or use online referral form.

National organisations:

Sue Ryder

Free support for adults 2+ months after bereavement. 
Online information, 6 online counselling sessions and access to an online peer support community.
Grief support for UK residents via text message. Access the text service here.

Marie Curie

Free support for any bereavement.  
Information, a support line and 6 sessions with a volunteer listener.   
Phone: 0800 090 2309.

WAY
Widowed and Young

For anyone who has lost a partner before their 51st birthday.  
24/7 helpline and online peer support community.  
Call 0870 011 3450.

Winston's Wish

Free support for grieving children and young people aged 8-25 years old who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or other close relative.  
Information, advice and online support. Support is also available for carers and parents supporting grieving children.

Care for the Family

Care for the Family seeks to promote strong family life and help those who face family difficulties.
Support for bereaved families.
Call 029 2081 0800 or email mail@cff.org.uk.

Way Up

Way Up is an online self-help forum aimed at providing mutual support to those who have been widowed in their 50’s and 60’s.
Members of the forum initiate friendships, exchange views and give and receive care and support.

Muslim Bereavement Support Service

The Muslim Bereavement Support Service is a registered charity, founded in 2012.
A non-profit organisation serving the Muslim community by supporting bereaved women who have lost a loved one.

The Loss Foundation

Free support to loss through cancer or COVID-19.   
Online therapy groups, support groups and workshops.  
Call 0300 200 4112.

Child Bereavement UK

Help for children, parents and families when a child grieves or dies.
Free confidential support for children and young people facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child.
Call 0800 028 8840.

Cancer Research UK

Help and support for people who are dying with cancer, as well as for their carers, friends and relatives.
Cancer Chat is a 24/7 forum where you can talk to others affected by cancer, share experiences, and get support.

Walk-On-Group

Discover local
group support

Social groups can help you connect with others who may be experiencing similar experiences of grief too.

Group support can help you feel less alone and can greatly improve your mental health.

Discover groups in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Woodbridge, Felixstowe & surrounding areas.

Join a local group

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