Links to different types of UK support organisations
Child and Baby Charities
Bereavement Support
Funeral Organisations
Religious and Faith Community Organisations
Specific Illness Charities
Research Charities
Government and Other Organisations
Support on the Fylde Coast
Age UK Blackpool & District
89 Abingdon Street
Blackpool, Lancashire
FY1 1PP
01253 622812
National helpline 0800 169 6565
www.ageuk.org.uk/blackpool
admin@ageukblackpool.org.uk
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool, Lancashire
FY3 8NR
01253 300000
Chaplaincy: 01233 303723
Bereavement support nurses, booklets, registrars and coroner’s office.
http://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/departments/chaplaincy
Cruse Bereavement Care
12 Crofton House, Lancashire Business Park
Leyland, Lancashire
PR26 6TT
01772 686668
Mon 6pm to 8pm
Wed 10am to 12 noon
08701 671677 (National helpline)
0808 808 1677 (Young Peoples’ helpline)
www.cruse.org.uk
August 2014
Footprints
Salem Methodist Church
Corner of Westcliffe Drive and Grange Road
Layton, Blackpool, Lancashire
FY3 7DZ
01253 392765
Support group, friendship, resources, information. Usually meets on the 2nd Wed of each month from
10am to 12 noon. It is recommended to telephone first.
Linden Centre
Trinity Hospice
Low Moor Road
Bispham, Blackpool
Lancashire
FY2 0BG
01253 595552
The Linden Centre provides specialist bereavement support to the local residents of Blackpool, Fylde
and Wyre. Anyone who has lost someone close to them and who feel they are struggling to manage
what is happening to them can use the service.
www.trinityhospice.co.uk/services/linden-centre
trinity.enquires@hospice.co.uk
Muslim Youth Helpline (national but included here for ease of reference)
0808 808 2008 (Freephone)
Mon – Fri: 6pm to midnight
Sat & Sun: 12 noon to midnight
www.myh.org.uk
help@myh.org.uk
Samaritans
Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Branch
16 Edward Street
Blackpool, Lancashire
FY1 1BA
01253 622218 or 08457 909090 (24 hrs)
Confidential emotional support for anyone.
www.samaritans.org
jo@samaritans.org
Snowdrop Centre
The Lodge
216 Whitegate Drive
Blackpool, Lancashire
FY3 9JL
01253 401911 or 012533 306713
Confidential bereavement support for parents, carers and siblings affected by the death of a child.
Offers support in at your own home or in the quiet comfortable setting at the Snowdrop Centre. An
annual Snowdrop Gathering is held (remembrance service).
August 2014
August 2014
Support in the UK
Child and Baby Charities
Action for Kids
Creating independence, providing opportunities, offering support for disabled young people.
020 8347 8111
info@actionforkids.org
www.actionforkids.org
Antenatal Results and Choices
National charity giving non-directive support and information to expectant and bereaved parents
throughout and after the antenatal screening and testing process.
0207 631 0280
info@arc-uk.org
www.arc-uk.org
Association of Children's Hospices
Information on children's hospices based in the UK.
0117 989 7820
info@childhospice.org.uk
www.childhospice.org.uk
Barnardos
We believe in the potential of every child and young person, no matter who they are, what they have
done or what they have been through.
020 8550 8822
info@barnardos.org.uk
www.barnardos.org.uk
Bliss
For babies born too soon, too small, too sick.
020 7378 1122
information@bliss.org.uk
www.bliss.org.uk
Child Bereavement Charity
Supporting families, children and professionals.
01494 568900
enquiries@childbereavement.org.uk
www.childbereavement.org.uk
Child Death Helpline
Helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from pre-birth to adult, under any
circumstances, however recently or long ago.
0800 282986
contact@childdeathhelpline.org
www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Child Funeral Charity
Provides financial support to support families arranging a funeral for a baby or child.
01480 276088
enquiries@childfuneralcharity.org.uk
www.childfuneralcharity.org.uk
August 2014
Lifelites
Giving kids with limited lives unlimited possibilities.
020 7440 4200
info@lifelites.org
www.lifelites.org
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Children suffering life threatening illnesses.
01372 363438
enquiries@rainbowtrust.org.uk
www.rainbowtrust.org.uk
SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity )
Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby.
020 7436 5881
helpline@uk-sands.org
www.uk-sands.org
Spurgeons Beyond the Horizon
Exists to create opportunities for vulnerable children and young people to find hope and
transformation now and fulfilment in their future.
0121 430 7529
beyondthehorizon@spurgeons.org
www.beyondthehorizon.org.uk
The Childhood Bereavement Network
National, multi-professional federation of organisations and individuals working with bereaved
children and young people.
020 7843 6309
cbn@ncb.org.uk
www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
UK's leading baby charity aiming to prevent unexpected deaths in infancy and promote infant health.
020 7802 3200
office@fsid.org.uk
www.fsid.org.uk
The Miscarriage Association
Information and support for those faced with pregnancy loss.
01924 200795
info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
The Sick Children's Trust
We're here so you can be there.
020 7791 2266
info@sickchildrenstrust.org
www.sickchildrenstrust.org
Together for Short Lives
August 2014
UK charity for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who support,
love and care for them.
0808 8088 100 (National helpline)
0117 989 7820
info@togetherforshortlives.org.uk
www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
Twins & Multiple Births Association (TAMBA)
Bereavement support group.
01483 304442
Enquiries@tamba.org.uk
www.tamba.org.uk
Winston’s Wish
The charity for bereaved children.
Support for bereaved children aged up to 18 and their families and carers.
Helpline 08452 03 04 05
01242 515157
www.winstonswish.org.uk
info@winstonswish.org.uk
Bereavement Support
AdviceUK
Network for organisations who give advice, can help put you in touch with the right one to help you.
020 7469 5700
mail@adviceuk.org.uk
www.adviceuk.org.uk
Age UK
Fact sheets and information on all aspects of death and bereavement.
0800 169 6565 (lines open between 8.00am and 7.00pm)
contact@ageuk.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk
Bereavement Support Group – St Catherine’s Hospice
Support is available to any member of the family at any time after the person you knew has died.
01772 629171
www.stcatherines.co.uk/families-and-carers/bereavement-support
Care for the Family
Care for the Family is a UK-wide charity working in many areas including bereavement support.
029 2081 0800
mail@cff.org.uk
www.careforthefamily.org.uk
Coroners' Court Support Service
The Coroners' Courts Support Service volunteers give emotional and practical support to families and
other witnesses attending an inquest.
020 7802 4763
info@ccsupport.org.uk
www.coronerscourtssupportservice.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
August 2014
National charity whose volunteers support the bereaved
0844 477 9400
helpline@cruse.org.uk
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Care for the Family
Care for the Family is a UK-wide charity working in many areas of family life including bereavement
support.
029 2081 0800
mail@cff.org.uk
www.careforthefamily.org.uk
Disaster Action
Self help group for those bereaved by a major disaster such as a plane crash.
01483 799 066
pameladix@disasteraction.org.uk
www.disasteraction.org.uk
Dying Matters
A broad based and inclusive national coalition of just under 14,000 members, which aims to change
public knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards death, dying and bereavement.
0800 214466
www.dyingmatters.org
Gingerbread
Single parent families
020 7428 5400
info@gingerbread.org.uk
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Guidestar.org
Excellent search site for local and smaller bereavement charities.
www.guidestar.org.uk
Healing Heart
Charity that supports parents who have lost a child.
support@healingheart.net
www.healingheart.net
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Bereavement counselling for the Jewish faith.
0208 951 3881
enquiries@jbcs.org.uk
www.jbcs.org.uk
Lesbian and Gay Bereavement Project
A helpline that offers a listening ear to lesbians and gay men who have been bereaved or are
preparing for bereavement.
020 7837 3337
www.londonfriend.org.uk
Lone Twin Network
Support group run by and for lone twins.
info@lonetwinnetwork.org.uk
www.lonetwinnetwork.org.uk
August 2014
Much Loved
An online memorial website charity, that offers bereaved people the opportunity to create
personalised and sensitve tributes. We offer a free 10 year tribute to everyone, that they can add text,
photos, music and videos and can also collect donations in lieu of flowers online to any UK registered
charity.
support@muchloved.com
www.muchloved.com
National Association of Bereavement Services
Information about bereavement counselling services in your local area.
020 7806 4013
hospice.info@hje.org.uk
www.stjohnshospice.org.uk
National Association of Widows
Information and details of local branches.
0845 838 2261
info@nawidows.org.uk
www.nawidows.org.uk
Road Peace
Road crash victims & bereaved
020 7733 1603
info@roadpeace.org
www.roadpeace.org
Ruby Care Foundation
Care of the terminally ill, companionship of the dying, support and counsel for the bereaved.
0870 794 5353
info@rubycare.org
www.rubycare.org
SADS UK
Provides information and support to people who’ve been affected by sudden cardiac arrest or
bereaved through sudden death.
01277 811215
info@sadsuk.org
www.sadsuk.org.uk
Support & Care After Road Death & Injury
0845 123 5541
info@scard.org.uk
www.scard.org.uk
Support After Murder and Manslaughter
0845 872 3440
support@samm.org.uk
www.samm.org.uk
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
0115 944 1117
sobs.admin@care4free.net
www.uk-sobs.org.uk
August 2014
The Bereaved Partners Support Group (BPSG)
Support groups for people who lose their loved ones to cancer, enabling people to share stories and
experiences with others.
07732 070972
erin.thompson@bereavedpartnerssupportgroup.com
bereavedpartnerssupportgroup.com
The Compassionate Friends
Offering support for bereaved parents and their families.
0845 120 3785
info@tcf.org.uk
www.tcf.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends Sibling Support
We are the surviving siblings of The Compassionate Friends
We are brought together by the deaths of our brothers and sisters
0845 120 3785
www.tcfsiblingsupport.org.uk
The Way Foundation
Support charity with networking groups and social events for those bereaved under the age of 50.
0870 011 3450
info@wayfoundation.org.uk
www.wayfoundation.org.uk
Funeral Organisations
Association of Burial Authorities
Fulfils the need for a consumer orientated organization to co-ordinate the activities of burial grounds
and provide a tangible link between them and the public.
020 7288 2522
aba@burials.org.uk
www.burials.org.uk
British Humanist Association
National charity supporting and representing humanists.
020 7079 3580
info@humanism.org.uk
www.humanism.org.uk
British Institute of Embalmers
Information regarding embalming.
01564 778991
enquiry@bioe.co.uk
www.bioe.co.uk
British Institute of Funeral Directors
The Institute's main aim is to promote educational services within the profession.
0800 0322733
admin@bifd.org.uk
www.bifd.org.uk
Cremation Society of Great Britain
August 2014
Information on all aspects of cremation.
01622 688292
info@cremation.org.uk
www.srgw.demon.co.uk
Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer's Association
The link between manufacturers/suppliers of goods end users, funeral directors and crematoria.
01675 443718
info@ffma.co.uk
www.ffma.co.uk
Funeral Planning Authority
We exist to help protect consumers' interests across the spectrum of the Funeral Planning sector.
0845 601 9619
info@funeralplanningauthority.co.uk
www.funeralplanningauthority.com
Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management
Represents professionals working in burial and cremation authorities and companies throughout the
UK.
020 8989 4661
info@iccm-uk.com
www.iccm-uk.com
Institute of Civil Funerals
Professional Association for Civil Funeral Celebrants.
01480 861411
info@iocf.org.uk
www.iocf.org.uk
National Association of Funeral Directors
For help and advice on arranging a funeral, using the NAFD's funeral services and help finding a
suitable funeral director for you.
0845 230 1343
info@nafd.org.uk
www.nafd.org.uk
National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM)
Organisation dedicated to furthering the memorial masonry industry.
01788 542264
enquiries@namm.org.uk
www.namm.org.uk
The National Secular Society
The National Secular Society is the leading British pressure group speaking out for the rights of
atheists, agnostics and all other non-believers.
020 7404 3126
enquiries@secularism.org.uk
www.secularism.org.uk
The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors
Promoting and protecting the future of the independent funeral director.
0845 230 6777
info@saif.org.uk
www.saif.org.uk
August 2014
The Natural Death Centre
Provides information on all types of funeral choices, but are especially known for advice & support on
family-organised, environmentally-friendly funerals, and Natural Burial Grounds.
01962 712 690
contact@naturaldeath.org.uk
www.naturaldeath.org.uk
The Woodland Trust
Leading woodland conservation charity and green memorials.
01476 581111
enquiries@woodlandtrust.org.uk
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Religious and Faith Community Organisations
This section will help you locate a church or religious minister who may be able to help with funeral
arrangements.
Church of England
www.cofe.anglican.org
www.achurchnearyou.com
A Church Near You lists every church in the Church of England with contact information.
Congregational Federation
www.congregational.org.uk
Council of Dharmic Faiths
www.councilofdharmicfaiths.co.uk
Roman Catholic Church
www.catholic-ew.org.uk
Bahá’í
www.bahai.org.uk
Baptist Union of Great Britain
www.baptist.org.uk
Federation of Synagogues
www.federationofsynagogues.com
Hindu Council UK
www.hinducounciluk.org
Institute of Jainology
www.jainology.org
Interfaith Network
www.interfaith.org.uk
Liberal Judaism
August 2014
www.liberaljudaism.org
Methodist Church
www.methodist.org.uk
Muslim Council of Great Britain
http://www.mcb.org.uk
Sikh Council UK
www.sikhcounciluk.org
Society of Friends (Quakers)
www.quaker.org.uk
United Reform Church
www.urc.org.uk
Zoroastrianism
www.zoroastrian.org.uk
Specific Illness Charities
Alzheimer's Disease Society
UK care and research charity for people with this disease and other dementias.
020 7423 3500
enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Arthritis Care
Empowering people with arthritis
020 7380 6500
Info@arthritiscare.org.uk
www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Ataxia UK
Supporting people affected by ataxia, their families and carers.
020 7582 1444
www.ataxia.org.uk
Atrial Fibrillation Association
01789 451837
www.atrialfibrillation.org.uk
Bowel Cancer UK
To promote awareness, education and treatment .
08450 719300
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Brain & Spine Foundation
Aims to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis and encourage information on treatment options.
020 7793 5900
August 2014
www.brainandspine.org
Cardiomyopathy Association
Fighting Cardiomyopathy since 1989.
01494 791224
www.cardiomyopathy.org
Diabetes UK
The charity for people with diabetes.
020 7424 1000
www.diabetes.org.uk
Dimbleby Cancer Care
Making life better for people living with cancer.
020 7188 7889
admin@dimblebycancercare.org
www.dimblebycancercare.org
Epilepsy Action
Offering support to people with Epilepsy.
0808 800 5050
helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
www.epilepsy.org.uk
Everyman
A male cancer campaign.
0800 731 9468
everyman@icr.ac.uk
everyman-campaign.org
For Dementia
Improving the quality of life for all people affected by dementia.
020 7874 7210
info@fordementia.org.uk
www.fordementia.org.uk
Franconi Hope
Supporting families affected by Fanconi Anaemia.
0845 271 2811
info@fanconi.org.uk
www.fanconi.org.uk
Headway - The Brain Injury Association
Helping brain injury survivors, their families and carers.
0115 9240800
enquiries@headway.org.uk
www.headway.org.uk
Leukaemia CARE
Providing CARE and support to blood cancer patients and carers.
01905 755 977
care@leukaemiacare.org.uk
www.leukaemiacare.org.uk
Lymphoedema Support Network
August 2014
National UK charity which provides information and support to people with lymphoedema.
020 7351 0990
adminlsn@lymphoedema.freeserve.co.uk
www.lymphoedema.org
MacMillan Cancer Relief Fund
Full cancer support services.
0808 808 00 00
webmanager@macmillan.org.uk
www.macmillan.org.uk
Marie Curie Cancer Care
We provide high quality nursing care, free, to terminally ill patients.
0800 716 146
supporter.services@mariecurie.org.uk
www.mariecurie.org.uk
Meningitis UK
Trying to find a vaccine.
0117 373 73 73
information@meningitisUK.org
www.meningitisuk.org
Mind
For better mental health
020 8519 2122
contact@mind.org.uk
www.mind.org.uk
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
Charity focussing on all muscular dystrophies.
020 7803 4800
info@muscular-dystrophy.org
www.muscular-dystrophy.org
Myasthenia Gravis Association
Research, Care and Education.
01332-290219
mg@mga-charity.org
www.mga-charity.org
Parkinson's Disease Society
Supporting those with Parkinsons and their families.
0808 800 0303
hello@parkinsons.org.uk
www.parkinsons.org.uk
Sense
Supporting children and adults who are deafblind.
0845 127 0060
info@sense.org.uk
www.sense.org.uk
STARS (Syncope Trust And Reflex Anoxic Seizures)
Support and information on Syncope and Reflex Anoxic Seizures.
01789 450 564
August 2014
info@stars.org.uk
www.stars.org.uk
The Anthony Booth Trust
An Aplastic Anaemia Support Charity.
0115 8766030
info@aplasticanaemia.co.uk
www.aplasticanaemia.co.uk
The Anthony Nolan Trust
A charity helping people with leukaemia.
020 7284 1234
info@anthonynolan.org.uk
www.anthonynolan.org.uk
The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association
Working to help people with MND.
01604 250505
enquiries@mndassociation.org
www.mndassociation.org
The Stroke Association
Helping those who have suffered a stroke
0303 3033 100
info@stroke.org.uk
www.stroke.org.uk
The Terence Higgins Trust
A charity helping people affected by HIV and AIDS.
020 7812 1601
info@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk
Research Charities
Against Breast Cancer
01235 534211
info@againstbreastcancer.org.uk
www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk
Alzheimers Research Trust
01223 843899
enquiries@alzheimers-research.org.uk
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Arthritis Research Campaign
01246 558033
Info@arc.org.uk
www.arthritisresearchuk.org
Bowel & Cancer Research
August 2014
020 7882 8749
mail@bowelcancerresearch.org
www.bowelcancerresearch.org
Deafness Research UK
020 7278 0404
contact@deafnessresearch.org.uk
www.deafnessresearch.org.uk
Heart Research UK
0113 234 7474
info@heartresearch.org.uk
www.heartresearch.org.uk
The Brain Research Trust
020 7404 9982
info@brt.org.uk
www.brt.org.uk
The Cure Parkinson's Trust
020 7929 7656
cptinfo@cureparkinsons.org.uk
www.cureparkinsons.org.uk
The Institute of Cancer Research
020 7352 8133
info@icr.ac.uk
www.icr.ac.uk
Medical Organisations
British Holistic Medical Association
BHMA offers support and advice for people wishing to find out about Holistic treatments and
preventative measures.
01455 883300
admin@bhma.org
www.bhma.org
British Medical Association
0300 123 1233
www.bmahouse.org.uk
www.bma.org.uk
British Organ Donor Society (BODY)
Information and general enquiries as well as support for donor and recipient families.
01223 893636
body@argonet.co.uk
http://body.orpheusweb.co.uk
British Red Cross
August 2014
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
information@redcross.org.uk
www.redcross.org.uk
Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers.
0844 871 1111
info@carersuk.org
www.carersuk.org
The Human Tissue Authority
Deals with all issues relating to human tissue.
020 7211 3400
enquiries@hta.gov.uk
www.hta.gov.uk
Government and Other Organisations
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing
free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
020 7833 2181
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission ensures that 1.7 million people who died in the two
world wars will never be forgotten. It cares for cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations, in 153
countries.
http://www.cwgc.org
Direct.gov
Public services all in one place. This site contains links to various organisations including benefits,
pensions, council tax and local services.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Death/index.htm
Gulf Veterans Association
The Gulf Veterans Association website provides information for veterans and families of veterans that
served during the Gulf War in both 1991 and 2003.
larry@gulfveteransassociation.co.uk
www.gulfveteransassociation.co.uk
Law Centres Federation
Local law centres can provide free advice for those needing financial assistance about legal areas.
such as wills
020 7428 4400
info@lawcentres.org.uk
www.lawcentres.org.uk
National Savings
0845 964 5000
www.nsandi.com
August 2014
Passport Office
0300 222 0000
www.ips.gov.uk
Royal British Legion
www.britishlegion.org.uk
The Pension Service
08456 060 265
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk
The War Widows Association of Great Britain
www.warwidowsassociation.org.uk
The Treasury Solicitor's Department
Thetreasurysolicitor@tsol.gsi.gov.uk
www.tsol.gov.uk
August 2014