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The Splash Project is happy to help and support whenever and however we can,
but we recognise
that sometimes a different source
of help may be
more appropriate
for you than we are |
This page gives details of some local and national organisations which can also offer support and help.
Some give general support, others offer support aimed towards specific problems and conditions.
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If you can suggest any that you have found helpful, please do email us and we will consider including them.
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Locally Based
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The Splash Project provides emotional support through talking and listening, to anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy for any reason. They offer drop in sessions, one to one support, telephone help and other associated services
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Ella's Memory is an organisation whose sole purpose is to help the parents of stillborn babies to have at hand, via the hospitals, the equipment required to compile their own memories of their beautiful babies in comfortable surroundings.
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Penhalligon's Friends supports bereaved children, young people, parents and carers throughout the county offering children and young people the chance to meet others and share their experiences, as well as practical resources for children and parents.
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The Sand Rose Project offers bereaved families the chance to take a break to help them to rebuild their lives together
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If you require some help, the hospital chaplains can offer advice and support. Call the hospital switchboard and ask to contact the Chaplaincy. |
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National
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SANDS
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support |
SANDS supports anyone affected by the death of a baby and promotes research to reduce the loss of babies' lives.
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The Child Death Helpline is a freephone helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age from prebirth to adult, under any circumstances,however recently or long ago
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The Miscarriage Association provides support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss
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The Child Bereavement Charity provides specialised support, information and training to all those affected when a baby or child dies, or when a child is bereaved.
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Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths |
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) is the UK's leading baby charity working to prevent sudden deaths and promote health. FSID funds research, supports bereaved families and promotes safe baby care advice
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Antenatal Research and Choices |
ARC is the only national charity which provides non-directive support and information to expectant and bereaved parents throughout and after the antenatal screening and testing process
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TAMBA-BSG is a support group connected to the Twins and Multiple Birth Association. They exist to support Parents and families when one or more sibling from a multiple birth are lost, during or after pregnancy.
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Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown. The Bereaved Parents’ Network is a group within Care For the Family which specifically aims to support Bereaved Parents. |
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APEC
Action on Pre-eclampsia |
APEC helps and supports women who have been affected by Pre-eclampsia and associated conditions
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ASBAH
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus |
ASBAH provides advice and practical support for parents whose baby has been diagnosed with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.
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The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust was established to raise awareness of ectopic pregnancies amongst women of childbearing age, the medical profession and the general public.
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Group B Strep Support |
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborn babies in the UK, GBSS is a UK charity offering information and support to pregnant women and families affected by GBS, to inform health professionals about preventative care, and to support research projects.
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Infertility Network UK provides advice, information, and support for people suffering from infertility or subfertility. Also have local contacts, factsheets and a telephone counselling line staffed by professional counsellors. |
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| The Samaritans |
The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress and despair
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Baby MPS
Baby Mailing Preference Service |
Baby MPS is a free service which can reduce the amount of baby related mailings received after the loss of a baby
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Cruse exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss.
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Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website. |
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Internet Based
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The Pool of Memories is a site within The Splash Project Site. It contains words and images, which have been sent by people who have experienced the loss of a baby. It explores some of the emotions which can be evoked, and keeps safe the memory of some very precious babies. |
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The Babyloss website provides information and support online for anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly afterwards. It holds an annual Awareness Campaign each October
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The NHS website has huge amounts of information about most medical subjects and some really good pages about pregnancy loss related subjects
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Healthtalkonline is the award-winning website of the DIPEx charity. Healthtalkonline lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness
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Much Loved is a charity working for bereaved people worldwide to help create sensitive, personalised and lasting memorial websites in memory of loved ones
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A Heartbreaking Choice is an American Internet based organisation which is dedicated to, and designed for those parents who have made the heartbreaking choice of a termination for their precious baby. |
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