Befriending (Held in Our Hearts)

Who is this for?

• Bereaved parents and grandparents, who have experienced the death of a baby or infant

Who provides this?

• Held in Our Hearts

Description

Held in Our Hearts offers a befriending service for bereaved parents and grandparents, who have experienced the death of a baby or infant.

Befrienders are bereaved parents who have voluntarily completed a training course and are qualified to support you. They will be at least a year bereaved and feel they are in a place to provide compassionate and flexible support. Held in our Hearts will allocate a befriender who has had a similar experience to you. Befrienders can meet you in person and are also available to chat by phone, email and through a closed Facebook group.

Befriending can be offered on a one-to-one basis or in a group. Groups include:

• general bereavement support
• support for dads and grandparents
• twin and multiple loss support groups
• miscarriage support (run by The Miscarriage Association)
• Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) support for families
• subsequent pregnancy support
• baby and toddler coffee mornings

How do I access this?

• Self-referrals
• Referrals by third parties
• Service is appointment only

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

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

Opening times