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Bereavement support

The following agencies and services are available to people looking for support with bereavement.

Agencies and services available
OrganisationDetail
Beyond (external link) Advice on bereavement support and what to do when someone dies.
Child Bereavement UK (external link) Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Citizens Advice Bureau (external link) Provides general support with bereavement.
Compassionate Friends (external link) A nationwide charitable organisation of bereaved parents, offering support to other parents with children who have died at any age and from any cause. Support is extended to siblings and grandparents.
Greater Manchester Suicide Bereavement Information Service - Call 0161 983 0700

A confidential information service for people bereaved or affected by suicide.

For more information please call 0161 983 0700 or Email.
Miscarriage Association (external link) Offers support and information on miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.
Once Upon A Smile (external link) Provides emotional and practical support to bereaved families.
Samaritans (external link) Provides 24-hour confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. 
Shining a Light on Suicide (external link) Support and resources if you are bereaved by suicide or concerned that someone you know may be thinking of suicide.
Sue Ryder Online Community (external link) The Sue Ryder Online Community is an online peer support forum where people affected by terminal illness or bereavement can exchange messages, share their feelings and support each other.
Wigan and Leigh Hospice (external link) Provides counselling and emotional support to patients and their families who are registered with the hospice.
Sands stillbirth and neonatal death charity (external link) Supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. 
Winston's Wish (external link) Winston's Wish is a charity for bereaved children and has drop-in services in Wigan and Leigh.

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