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Resources

Emotional & Bereavement Support

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Free, confidential support for adults after the death of someone close.
📞 0808 808 1677

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The Samaritans

24-hour emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
📞 116 123 (free from any phone)

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Peer support and social groups for anyone widowed under the age of 51.

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National hub of bereavement services and information.

Local Oxfordshire Support

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Support for children and young people grieving the death of someone close.
📞 01865 744768

Specialist palliative and bereavement support for families across Oxfordshire.

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Children’s hospice and family support centre.

Support for Children & Young People

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Winston’s Wish

National charity supporting bereaved children and families.
📞 08088 020 021

Helpline and resources for young people and schools.

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Support for families and professionals when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Practical & Financial Help

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Free, impartial guidance on benefits, housing, employment and legal rights.

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Helps people access grants and welfare benefits after bereavement.

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GOV.UK Bereavement Support Payment

Information about government financial support following the death of a spouse or partner.

Creative Healing & Legacy Projects

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Gentle children’s stories about love, memory, and hope — written by Widow Tree founder Kelly Wing.
A percentage of royalties supports local bereavement charities.

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Gentle children’s stories about love, memory, and hope — written by Widow Tree founder Kelly Wing.
A percentage of royalties supports local bereavement charities.

Buy Now

If You’re in Crisis!

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The national emergency number for life-threatening situations that require immediate assistance from police, fire, ambulance, or air ambulance services.

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Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

24-hour emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
📞 116 123 (free from any phone)

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NHS 111 – for urgent mental health advice

111 is the number for NHS 111, a free service in the UK for urgent, non-life-threatening medical needs.

Widow Tree is a peer-support network, not a counselling service. We gently connect people to the right support and create safe spaces for healing, remembering, and growing together.