Directory
Both before and after her husband’s death, Emma found help and support from numerous organisations. Here are some of her recommendations which are broken down into specific areas of interest.
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Child Bereavement UK
Support for children and young people (up to age 25), parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies
Cruse
Support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies
Widowed and Young (WAY)
Support for anyone who loses a partner before their 51st birthday
Winston’s Wish
Supporting children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling
Let’s Talk About Loss
Support for grieving young people aged 18 to 35 years old through meet-ups, projects and campaigns
AtaLoss
We provide the UK's signposting website for anyone bereaved and those supporting them and host of GriefChat.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Meeting the needs and overcoming the isolation experienced by people over 18 who have been bereaved by suicide
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)
A specialist group of lawyers who support and advise elderly and vulnerable people
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
A specialist group of lawyers who support and advise elderly and vulnerable people
The Wishing Will Foundation
The Charitable Will Scheme with Community at Heart:
Providing expertly drafted Wills in exchange for donations to local hospices and charities
Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
A society that helps people and their families to find trusted accredited financial advisers who understand issues of later life
Federation of Small Businesses
Helping smaller businesses achieve their ambitions
FORCE Cancer Charity
Devon charity supporting people with cancer through support and funding of research and innovation
Hospiscare
Devon charity supporting people with life-limiting illnesses
Macmillan Cancer Support
Support for people diagnosed with cancer
Marie Curie
Services to help people living with any terminal illness, and their families, make the most of the time they have left
The Mesothelioma Center
Our support group provides a rare opportunity for mesothelioma patients, caregivers and family members to share their story and hear from others around the country who are battling the disease
Mind
Helping those with mental issues but providing information, care and support.
Samaritans
Listening and support for people and communities in times of need
Rehab 4 Addiction
A helpline and referral service for people seeking alcohol and drug rehab.
Army Widows’ Association
Offering comfort, support and friendship to the widows and widowers of Army service men and women
Forces Pension Society
Independent not-for-profit pension advice for Armed Forces personnel
Help for Heroes
Helping wounded, injured and sick veterans and their families to get on with their lives
The Milspo Business Network CIC
Started as The InDependent Spouse podcast, a network for military spouses, partners and other-halves building successful businesses whilst living the military life
Naval Families Federation
Speaking up for Naval Service families
RAF Widows’ Association
Supporting women and men who have lost their spouse or partner whilst serving in the RAF
RMA
The Royal Marines Charity
Providing a lifetime of support to the Royal Marines Family, through offering advice and friendship to serving and retired Royal Marines and their families
Royal British Legion
Lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving personnel and their families
Royal Navy & Royal Marines Widows’ Association
Supporting Royal Navy and Royal Marine widows by bringing friendship, support, guidance and comfort to the bereaved
Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity
Providing support for serving and former members of the Naval Service and their families
Naval Children’s Charity
Supporting Naval families and children all around the UK and the Commonwealth
SSAFA
Support for the Armed Forces community, both serving personnel and veterans
Scotty’s Little Soldiers
Dedicated to supporting children and young people who have lost a parent whilst serving in the British Armed Forces
The War Widows’ Association
Improving the conditions of War Widows and their dependants in Great Britain focusing on campaign, care and remembrance
X-Forces
Supporting enterprise in the military community