From A Clear Blue Sky

by Timothy Knatchbull

Support & Advice

If you have been affected by bereavement or the loss of a twin, the following organisations provide invaluable support.

The Compassionate Friends

A charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child or children.

Helpline: 0345 123 2304

www.tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse offers care and support to bereaved people, providing face-to-face, telephone and online support.

www.cruse.org.uk

Child Bereavement UK

Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.

www.childbereavementuk.org

Lone Twin Network

A support group for lone twins — people whose twin has died. Founded by Joan Woodward, a psychotherapist and lone twin herself, following a study into the effects when one twin dies.

www.lonetwinnetwork.org.uk

Multiple Births Foundation

Provides professional support and guidance to multiple birth families and the professionals involved in their care.

www.multiplebirths.org.uk

Twinless Twins Support Group International

A community of grieving twins who shed light on difficult questions and feelings unique to twin loss. Once a twin, always a twin.

www.twinlesstwins.org

Twins Trust (formerly Tamba)

The UK’s leading charity for families with twins, triplets and more, including support for bereavement.

www.twinstrust.org