Peer Support Service (Held in Our Hearts)

Who is this for?

• Bereaved parents, who have experienced the death of a baby, infant or pre-school-aged child

Description

A safe space where bereaved parents can feel seen, heard, and supported.

We recognise that the loss of your baby is incredibly traumatic, and support can be hugely beneficial, whether your loss is recent or many years ago. Baby loss can be extremely lonely, as you may struggle to find others who understand the confusing feelings and overwhelming emotions you are experiencing.

Peer support fosters genuine connection and a sense of community. It helps you feel less alone while learning to live without your precious baby.

What Is Peer Support?

Peer support is a compassionate approach where bereaved parents, who have undergone training, offer emotional and practical support to others navigating the grief of baby, infant or pre-school-aged child loss. These trained Peer Support Workers are there to journey with you at a time when you may be feeling overwhelmed and isolated, to gain hope and feel less alone.

Our Peer Support Workers

All our Peer Support staff have completed specialised training and have been bereaved for at least a year. This ensures they are in a position to provide compassionate and flexible support. We strive to match you with a Peer Support Worker who has had a similar experience to yours, fostering a deeper connection and understanding.

Areas We Support

We offer support to families in the following regions:

• Lothians
• Borders
• Fife
• Forth Valley
• Highlands

Recognising that each family’s needs are unique, we offer various modes of support:

• In-person meetings, one-to-one and group settings
• Phone calls
• Online sessions
• Text and email communication
• Closed Facebook groups.

Our support is designed to be flexible and accessible, ensuring you receive the care you need in a manner that suits you best.

We are here to walk alongside you, offering understanding, shared experience, compassion, and support as you navigate this challenging journey.

How do I access this?

• Self referral
• Referral by third party

• Service is appointment only

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

• Public parking available
• Private parking available
• Wheelchair access
• Deaf interpreter can be booked if needed

Location information:

•  Craiglockhart Centre, 177  Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ
• By bus: Lothian Buses numbers 10, 27 and 45. There is also a number 4 bus that comes fairly close to our offices and a number 36 bus. You would vacate at Napier University, Craiglockhart for both these buses and then walk 8 minutes to our offices.
• By car: There is free on street parking nearby and free parking spaces outside the Tennis Centre (our building is visible from the upper car park, which is a 1 minute walk away). For directions, use google maps using the postcode EH14 1BZ. https://maps.google.co.uk
• By bike: If you’re travelling by bicycle, check out http://edinburgh.cyclestreets.net

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