Availability : Edinburgh Wide
Who is this for?
- Bereaved parents and grandparents, who have experienced the death of a baby or infant
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 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
Opening times
Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Saturday | CLOSED |
Sunday | CLOSED |

Contact Details
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Downloads
Held in Our Hearts leaflet
(760.65 KB pdf)