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Child Death Helpline

Phone
Helpline: 0800 282 986
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm
Monday – Sunday, 7pm – 10pm

Anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from pre-birth to adult, under any circumstances, whether recently or long ago. This could be parents, grandparents, siblings, extended family or professionals.

The Helpline is staffed by volunteers. They are all bereaved parents who are trained and supported by professional staff.

​A freephone service for all those affected by the death of a child
Our confidential helpline is open every day of the year.

​Monday to Sunday
19:00 to 22:00

Monday to Friday
10:00 to 13:00

​Call our freephone helpline on 0800 282 986

To contact us via social media:

Instagram @childdeathhelpline 

LinkedIn @childdeathhelpline

Published
9 June 2021
Last Updated
13 October 2026