2wish

When a family loses a child or a young adult the effects are devastating for all who knew and loved them. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by the sudden and traumatic death of a child or young adult aged 25 or under receive the bereavement support they deserve. It is important families know that they are not alone and that the feelings they are experiencing are often normal. It is important that there is communication between the family, hospital staff and members of the police force so families understand what is going to happen in the days and weeks following their loss.

Families – We support the whole family, not just the immediate family, to ensure that every family member who is affected is supported and able to access our support and services.

Individuals – We feel it is important to ensure anyone affected by the sudden death of a child or young person is supported as and when they need to be.

Witnesses – Sadly, members of the public often witness, or are the first person to find a young person after they have died and it is a traumatic and scary experience. We will offer support to those witnesses and ensure they are supported to process their experience and feelings around the death.

Professionals – We provide support to any professional who has ever been affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person.

Historic deaths – We don’t put a time frame on bereavement and loss. Anyone affected by the sudden death of a child or young person, even if the death occurred many years ago, can access our support and services.