Local Support

Coffee Connection – Frome

A friendly social group aimed at those affected directly or indirectly by cancer or a life-limiting illness. It is co-hosted by Dorothy House and We Hear You (WHY). 

Visit Dorothy House website

We Hear You – Frome

Provide counselling, group sessions and other support for patients, families, friends and carers who have been affected or bereaved by cancer or any other life-threatening condition.

Visit We Hear You website

Josephine's Star – Somerset

Offers one-to-one grief support for children and families after the death of someone special. Works with families, carers, and schools. Listening service, not counselling.

Visit Josephine's Star website

Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service

Free support for anyone aged 14+ in Somerset bereaved by suicide, at any stage of grief. Some services are non-time-limited, so you can return when needed. Available 24/7

0300 330 5463

Visit Mind in Somerset website

RUH Bereavement Support Service 

Supports newly bereaved families of patients who die at RUH.

01225 824015 or

01225 824315

Visit Royal United Hospital website

Bereavement Support – Dorothy House 

Offers help for patients, families, friends, and carers, including group sessions and one-to-one support.

Visit Dorothy House website

National Support

Child Bereavement UK

Help children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

0800 02 888 40

Visit Child Bereavment UK website

The Compassionate Friends

Peer support for bereaved parents, adult siblings, and grandparents after the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild.

0345 123 2304

Visit The Compassionate Friends website

Child Death Helpline

Support for anyone affected by the death of a child.

0800 282 986

Visit Child Death Helpline website

Bereavement Advice Centre

Practical advice on what to do after a death.

Visit Bereavement Advice Centre website

Bereavement Benefits

Guidance on registering a death, notifying departments, and managing estates.

Visit Gov.UK website

2wish

Immediate and ongoing support for families after the sudden death of a child or young adult (up to age 25).

Visit 2Wish website

Winston’s Wish

Bereavement support for young people (up to age 25) and guidance for parents and professionals. 

08088 020 021

Visit Winston's Wish website

Brake

Support for road victims and their families. 

08088 000 401

Visit Brake website

Scotty's Little Soldiers

Emotional support and opportunities for bereaved British Forces children.

08000 928 571

Visit Scotty's Little Soldiers website

Cruse - Bereavement Support

Helps people through grief with support and information. 

0808 808 1677

Visit Cruse website

Hope Again - Cruse Bereavement Support

Online support for children and young people coping with grief.

0808 808 1677

Visit Hope Again website

Antenatal Results & Choices (ARC)

Impartial support for expectant parents about antenatal screening and test results. 

0207 713 7486

Visit ARC website

Miscarriage Association

Support for anyone affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy, or ectopic pregnancy. 

0303 003 6464

Visit the Miscarriage Association website

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Peer-led support for adults impacted by suicide loss. 

0300 111 5065

Visit Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide website

Blue Cross

Pet loss support; here to help you cope with the loss of a pet, either through death, enforced separation or theft. 

0800 096 6606

Visit Blue Cross website

Sands Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity

Supports anyone affected by the death of a baby and works to reduce baby loss.

0808 164 3332

Visit SANDS website