The Prince of Wales visited Child Bereavement UK's service centre in Widnes, marking his continued support as Patron of the charity since 2009.
The Widnes facility stands as the charity's busiest service centre in the United Kingdom, featuring a dedicated team of seven Bereavement Support Practitioners.
Two of these practitioners extend their vital work through outreach support in Cumbria, demonstrating the charity's commitment to reaching bereaved families across the country.
Child Bereavement UK provides essential support to children and young people up to age 25 who have experienced the death of someone important to them.
The charity also supports parents and families coping with the loss of a child of any age, or those facing the prospect of their child's death.
Services are offered free of charge and confidentially through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, telephone consultations, video calls, and instant messaging.
Support is available across multiple locations throughout the country, ensuring accessibility for bereaved families.
During his visit, Prince William met with families and children who have benefited from the charity's support services.
The prince also engaged with young people who shared their experiences of the organisation's assistance.
The royal opened up about struggling to find the right words to express grief during a conversation with a teenager.
Rebecca, 17, who lost her father, said: "I didn’t really know how I felt because it was very sudden. Child Bereavement UK helped me direct the way I felt about it."
William said: "Sometimes the hardest thing is finding the words for how you feel."
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He added: "It’s crucial those first few years particularly that you have support like this. It gets you in a practice to know how to help yourself going forward."
The charity extends its impact through comprehensive training programmes for professionals across various sectors, including health and social care, education, and emergency services.
This professional development ensures that workers in both voluntary and corporate sectors are equipped to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
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The Widnes facility stands as the charity's busiest service centre in the United Kingdom, featuring a dedicated team of seven Bereavement Support Practitioners.
Two of these practitioners extend their vital work through outreach support in Cumbria, demonstrating the charity's commitment to reaching bereaved families across the country.
Child Bereavement UK provides essential support to children and young people up to age 25 who have experienced the death of someone important to them.
The charity also supports parents and families coping with the loss of a child of any age, or those facing the prospect of their child's death.
Services are offered free of charge and confidentially through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, telephone consultations, video calls, and instant messaging.
Support is available across multiple locations throughout the country, ensuring accessibility for bereaved families.
During his visit, Prince William met with families and children who have benefited from the charity's support services.
The prince also engaged with young people who shared their experiences of the organisation's assistance.
The royal opened up about struggling to find the right words to express grief during a conversation with a teenager.
Rebecca, 17, who lost her father, said: "I didn’t really know how I felt because it was very sudden. Child Bereavement UK helped me direct the way I felt about it."
William said: "Sometimes the hardest thing is finding the words for how you feel."
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He added: "It’s crucial those first few years particularly that you have support like this. It gets you in a practice to know how to help yourself going forward."
The charity extends its impact through comprehensive training programmes for professionals across various sectors, including health and social care, education, and emergency services.
This professional development ensures that workers in both voluntary and corporate sectors are equipped to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
Find Out More...