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Support for children

Helping children and young people cope with illness and loss

When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness or passes away, it can be difficult for children to understand and express their emotions. At Nightingale House Hospice, our Family Support Team provides compassionate guidance to help children and young people navigate these challenges in a way that feels right for them.  

SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST

We understand that bereavement can bring a range of emotions and challenges, which is why we offer tailored support for both adults and children.     

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU:

  • Bereavement Support – One-to-one and group sessions to help children process grief in a way that suits them.  
  • Emotional Support – Helping children understand illness, changes in their family, and their own emotions.  
  • Creative & Therapeutic Activities – Using art, storytelling, and play to encourage expression and healing.  
  • Guidance for Families – Advice for parents and carers on how to talk to children about illness and loss.  
  • Memory Making – Creating keepsakes such as letters, drawings, and fingerprint keyrings to cherish special moments.  
Family Support Referral Form

CAN CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS OUR SUPPORT?

Any child or young person who needs support, with referrals accepted from parents, teachers, GPs, and mental health professionals.  

We are here to help children feel supported, understood, and less alone during difficult times. 

REFERRALS

If you would like to refer someone for family support, please contact us via:

Call: 01978 316806

Email: outpatient.admin@nightingalehouse.co.uk

Who can access our family support services?
  • Adults who have lost a loved one who was cared for by Nightingale House Hospice.  
  • Children who need support, with referrals accepted from parents, teachers, GPs, and mental health professionals. 

You don’t have to go through this alone, our team is here to support you every step of the way. 

Family Support Referral Form

Details Of Person Being Referred

Date of Birth
Home Address
Will you be able to attend onsite appointments?
What type of bereavement support is needed?

If referral for a young person (under 18). Please provide Parent / Guardian details:

Is the young person aware of this referral?
Have they consented to the referral?

The deceased

Were they known to hospice services? (Please note Nightingale House Hospice is not connected to Hospice at Home)
Place of death:

Services

Area of service required:
(Please note we can only accept anticipatory loss referrals where patient is accessing services).
Please indicate which service(s) are of interest:
Please indicate which type of support you feel would be beneficial.
Are you currently accessing any program of counselling, therapy or mental health services?
Please describe any other significant losses / events / risks or previous trauma.
For child referrals please describe and tick boxes as appropriate.
Does the referred have any mobility issues?

“Supporting children through loss means helping them find words for feelings they don’t yet understand. We walk alongside them, gently and patiently, so they know they’re not alone, and that it’s okay to grieve in their own way and in their own time.”

Jackie Rowley

Jackie Rowley

Family Support Team Lead and Social Worker

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