2wish

How They Help:
Free immediate and ongoing support for families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person (up to age 25). Services include crisis support, trauma support, family therapeutic work, memory-making resources and guidance through practical procedures after a sudden loss.

Who It’s For:
Parents, siblings, extended family members and professionals in the UK (with core services covering Wales) who are grieving the sudden death of a baby, child or young adult.

Overview
2wish is a charity supporting families after the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person. Their team works with families from the earliest stages of loss, providing immediate crisis support and helping them manage traumatic shock, practical decisions and the overwhelming steps that follow sudden death.
They offer therapeutic services, counselling, trauma-informed family work, peer support groups and support for siblings and young people. Families receive memory boxes and resources designed to preserve important keepsakes during the most acute period of grief.
2wish also partners with hospitals, police, emergency services and schools to ensure families are offered support at the earliest possible point. Their goal is to ensure that no family faces sudden childhood loss alone.