(See also 'Child' under Support and information)

Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
73 Charlotte Street
London W1T 4PN
(020) 7631 0285 (helpline, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Support and information for parents throughout antenatal testing, especially when a serious abnormality has been diagnosed and a choice has to be made about the termination of the pregnancy. Ongoing support given to parents who decide on termination. Local contacts.

Compassionate Friends
53 North Street
Bristol BS3 1EN
(0117) 953 9639 (9.30am-10.30pm)
www.tcf.org.uk
An organisation of and for bereaved parents and families. Advice and support. Local groups.*

CRUSE Bereavement Care (E)
126 Sheen Road
Richmond
Surrey TW9 1UR
(020) 8940 4818 (Office)
0870 167 1677 (Helpline 9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri)
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

In Northern Ireland:
Piney Ridge
Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Saintfield Road
Belfast BT8 8BH
(028) 9079 2419

In Wales:
Ty Energlyn
Heol Las
Caerphilly CF83 2WP
(029) 2088 6913
08457 585565 (helpline 3pm-9pm)
A nationwide service of emotional support, counselling and information to anyone bereaved by death, regardless of age, race or belief. Local groups.

Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (Cot Death Research and Support)
Artillery House
11-19 Artillery Row
London SW1P 1RT
(020) 7222 8001 (admin)
(020) 7233 2090 (24-hour helpline)

In Northern Ireland:
Friends of the Foundation
for the Study of Infant Deaths (NI)
(028) 9077 2215 (after 6pm)

In Wales:
South Wales Scheme
134 Plassey Street
Penarth
CF64 1EH
(029) 2031 3220
Support and information for parents bereaved by a sudden infant death. Gives new parents advice on reducing risk of cot death.*

Miscarriage Association
c/o Clayton Hospital
Northgate
Wakefield
W. Yorks WF1 3JS
(01924) 200799 (9am-4pm Mon-Fri)
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Information, advice and support for women who have had, or who are having, a miscarriage. Local contacts and groups.*

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
28 Portland Place
London W1N 4DE
(020) 7436 5881 (10am-3.30pm Mon-Thur)
www.uk-sands.org
Information and a national network of support groups for bereaved parents.*

WIDWODS
c/o 60 Rocks Park
Uckfield
East Sussex TN22 2AX
(01825) 765084 (evenings)
Small support group of young widows aiming to provide practical and emotional support for those who experience the loss of a partner. Please include a stamped addressed envelope.