Paediatric Bereavement Support

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital Bereavement and Family Support

The Bereavement and Family Support Specialists offer emotional support to families at end of life care for children and babies and work closely with the Family Liaison Nurses and Bereavement Midwives.   All the team have a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting bereaved families, including children. The Family Support Team provides a specialist bereavement counselling service for both adults and children. Assistance with important practical issues such as making the funeral arrangements, Coroner’s and Registrar’s processes, support provided within the community and financial advice regarding the funeral are all available. The Family Support Team, in conjunction with the Hospital Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team, organise annual services in remembrance for children and babies who have died within the hospitals.