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Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) is a UK charity that provides support and information to children, young adults, parents, and families experiencing the loss of a child or a child facing distress from bereavement. Additionally, it offers training for professionals working with bereaved families. The organization has been recognized for its approach to supporting bereaved families. It has garnered ongoing support from patrons, including Prince William of the Royal Family and actor Jason Watkins.
Origin[edit]
Founded in 1994, Child Bereavement UK was established to fill a gap in support services for bereaved families and professionals needing guidance on how to assist those in grief. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services across the UK.
History[edit]
Founded in 1994, with ongoing funding commitment from Princess Diana and the royal family.[1] The charity gained additional recognition for supporting the children of the royal family after Princess Diana's death in 1997. Prince William continues to be a patron of the organization.[2] [3]
Support Services[edit]
Child Bereavement UK offers a wide range of support services including face-to-face counseling, support groups, and a national helpline. These services aim to help families navigate their grief and rebuild their lives following the loss of a child or when a child is bereaved.
Reception and Recognition[edit]
Child Bereavement UK has received charity film of the year from Charity Film Awards, for the impact of their OneMoreMinute film (2019) [4] Its work has been featured in various media outlets, highlighting the critical support it provides to families and professionals.
The organization has received accolades for its service to the community, including endorsements from Jason Watkins, who became a patron following his personal experience of child bereavement. These endorsements have helped raise the profile of the charity and its mission.
Educational Programs[edit]
As of 2024, The charity also provides training and resources for professionals, such as teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers, to better understand and support bereaved children and families.[5]
Government UK.[edit]
"Guidance: District Provision Tool/Bereavement."[6] Business Insider. "Friend of the Royal Family Shares Things About Grief." 2023.[7] Washington Post. "Opinions on Virginia Child Teacher Education Therapy." 2023.[8] BBC. "CBeebies Grownups Blog."[9] People. "Prince William Supports Bereaved Families." [2] Vanity Fair. "Prince William's Children Make Remembrance Cards." 2021. [3] Mashable. "Grief on TikTok."[10] Huffington Post UK. "Prince William Talks About Grief." 2015. [1] NHS UK. "Children and Bereavement."[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Prince William Reveals What His Mother And Children Have Taught Him About Grief". HuffPost UK. October 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "Prince William Supports Bereaved Families in Special Book: 'My Thoughts Are with You'". Peoplemag.
- ^ a b Nast, Condé (March 14, 2021). "Prince William's Children Make Remembrance Cards for "Granny" Diana on U.K. Mother's Day". Vanity Fair.
- ^ "'Highest-scoring film ever' – Bereavement charity wins Charity Film of the Year | Business News". businessnews.org.uk.
- ^ "LGfL launches new bereavement resources for SEND pupils in partnership with Child Bereavement UK". curriculumblog.lgfl.net.
- ^ "District Provision Tool - Bereavement - Guidance - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk.
- ^ Burch, Kelly. "I'm a friend of the royal family and grief expert. Here are 7 things I want everyone to know about grief". Business Insider.
- ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/06/virginia-child-teacher-education-therapy/
- ^ "Alexa and her family- Our Family CBeebies". BBC. April 28, 2017.
- ^ Navlakha, Meera (December 9, 2021). "#GriefTok allows TikTokkers to celebrate life and express loss". Mashable.
- ^ "Children and bereavement". nhs.uk. February 4, 2021.
External Links Official website of Child Bereavement UK