Additional advice
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting patients, their family and friends and bystanders after a serious incident, we’ve gathered a list of trusted organisations offering emotional, practical, and peer-led support. Whether you're coping with bereavement, trauma, or life-changing circumstances, these resources are here to help, whenever you're ready.
Organisations that can provide support:
Provides free, confidential support and information to those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (Sobs)
0300 111 5065 (9am – 7pm everyday)
Provides peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss, offering safe, confidential environments to share experiences and gain support.
Offers peer support and resources for survivors of sudden cardiac arrest and their families.
Provides information and support for those who have performed CPR, helping them cope with the emotional aftermath.
Provides free, anonymous digital mental wellbeing support for adults, including professional counselling and peer support.
116 123
jo@samaritans.org
24/7 non-judgemental support to anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
A free, confidential 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis, providing immediate support via text.
Provides advice, support, and advocacy to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Papyrus UK
A national charity dedicated to preventing suicide among young people by offering free, confidential support through its HOPELINE247 helpline.
Provides emotional and practical support to those affected by road death or serious injury collisions
helpline@headway.org.uk
Headway offer support to those who have been affected by a brain-injury including survivors, their families and carers, offering information, services, and a helpline.
Offers practical and emotional support to amputees, ensuring no one faces limb loss alone.
Supports people with visible differences, providing advice, support, and advocacy.
Provides bereavement support for children and young people who have lost a loved one.
A dedicated service offering support and resources for children and young people dealing with grief.
Aims to support young people after the death of someone close, offering a safe space to share experiences
Provides free, confidential counselling and support to children and young people on a wide range of issues.
