Useful contacts
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse bereavement care exists to support you following the death of someone close and to help you to understand your grief and cope with your loss. The organisation provides counselling, support and offers information and advice.
- National number: 0844 477 9400
- Rugby 07714 586654
- Coventry 02476 670714
- Email: Coventry@cruse.org.uk
Age UK
Age concern is the UK’s largest organisation working with and for older people. The organisation provides help and support following bereavement.
- National helpline: 0800 169 6565
- Local numbers: Rugby 01788 552542
- Email: rugbyinfo@ageukwarks.co.uk
Sands (Stillbirth and neo-natal death charity)
Sands provides help and support to parents and families following the loss of their baby.
National number: 0207 436 5881
Local number: Coventry & District 07896 500237
Email: helpline@uk-sands.org
The Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage association provides help, support and advice to parents and their families affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
- National helpline: 01924 200799 (Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm)
- Email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
National Association of Widows
The National Association of Widows understands how adjusting to life without a partner is a slow and painful process. Because of their understanding they support and encourage men and women who feel that they have lost their future after the death of their partner.
- Local number: 02476 634848
- Email: info@nawidows.org.uk