We are committed to supporting all families, here are some organisations you may also find helpful:
Bliss – For Babies Born Premature or Sick
Cherished Gowns – Provides hospitals in the UK with a comfort pack to give to parents which contains a special Gown made from a wedding or other formal dress that has been donated to the Charity.
http://www.cherishedgowns.org.uk/
Sands – Supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.
NCT – Offers information and support in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood
Saying goodbye – Provides remembrance services for people who have lost a child at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, whether the loss be recent or 80-years ago
The Compassionate Friends- Organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child/children.
Miscarriage Association – Providing information on miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Tommys- Funds research into pregnancy problems and provides information to parents.
Charm- Helps couples who are experiencing difficulties in their dream of becoming parents to achieve their goal.
Down Syndrome Research – Working to improve the outcome for all people born with Trisomy 21 (T21)
Mind- Providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
http://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/local-minds/
Young minds –Improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
Remember my Baby – Providing photography services for the benefit of UK parents losing their baby before, during or shortly after birth.
http://www.remembermybaby.org.uk/
Emily’s Star- Raises awareness of Trisomy 18 also known as Edwards Syndrome
Child Bereavement UK- Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
http://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Aiden’s Elephants – Provides bereaved parents with information, support and with memory boxes
4Louis – Supplies hospitals throughout the UK with the resources to help parents when a baby dies before, during or after birth.
Local Kent Charities:
Cherished Whispers – Medway
Providing memory boxes to the Medway Maritime Hospital for Parents who have suffered the loss of a baby in pregnancy, birth or shortly afterwards
http://www.cherishedwhispers.co.uk/
Tomorrows Child Trust – Medway, Swale and Hastings
Providing for the needs of mothers and babies
http://tomorrowschildtrust.org/
Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust – Medway
Buys lifesaving equipment for very sick and tiny premature babies.
Mental Health – Kent
Supporting people with Mental Health problems.
http://www.kmpt.nhs.uk/get-involved/friends-of-mental-health.htm
