Children’s Grief Awareness Week is run by Grief Encounter who have teamed up with the Childhood Bereavement Network and member services across the UK to plan the week. Created to raise awareness of bereaved children and young people in the UK, highlighting how offering them professional support can have a positive impact on their future.

Children’s Grief Awareness Week UK was founded by leading childhood bereavement charity Grief Encounter and was designed to raise awareness of bereaved children and young people in the UK. It also aims to demonstrate how providing those affected with free, professional support can make the world of difference to their future. Organisations and charities across the UK will be showing solidarity with grieving children, young people and their families in their community to raise awareness of their needs.

Where can I read more? To find out more about Children’s Grief Awareness Week you can visit the Grief Encounter website here.

Links to national resources: The Childhood Bereavement Network has created a resource pack for Child Grief Awareness Week. To download the free resource, you can visit the website here.

Child Bereavement UK, which has brought together the expertise and services of Winston's Wish, provides a range of support and resources for schools, families and professionals working with bereaved children and young people. These include practical guidance, information resources and free online bereavement training for education professionals. The charity also offers expert bereavement support, information and advice to help schools respond confidently and compassionately when a child or young person experiences a bereavement. Resources can be accessed through the Child Bereavement UK Schools and Further Education Hub here.

Young Minds have produced a guide for parents for advice and tips about where they can find support if their child has experienced a bereavement. You can access the guide on their website here.

The Book Trust has produced a list of books suitable for 5 – 8 year olds, which can help children to understand the feelings associated with grief and loss. You can access the book list here.