To mark Children's Grief Awareness Week (16 to 22 November 2026), Fitmums and Friends has launched a Bereavement Support Directory that brings together help for children, young people and adults across Hull, East Yorkshire and the surrounding area, all in one place.
When someone you love dies, knowing where to turn is rarely simple. The directory is available on the Fitmums and Friends website at www.fitmums.org.uk/here-to-elp/bereavement-support-directory and includes the charity's own Together in Grief programmes alongside services run by trusted local organisations, including Dove House Hospice, The Warren of Hull, Home From Hospital, Dawn Bereavement Support, Rainbows Bereavement Support GB, Jen's Special Place, Humber Wellbeing Services and
Lelley Fields Crematorium.
The launch coincides with Children's Grief Awareness Week, when charities across the UK raise awareness of the children and young people grieving the death of someone close. The directory includes a dedicated children's section, so families can quickly find support for their child as well as for themselves.
Fitmums and Friends has been supporting bereaved people since 2021 through its Together in Grief programme, which offers free walking and yoga sessions for adults and The Forest Project for children and young people aged 6 to 17. The directory builds on that work, helping people find the right support for them, whether their loss was recent or a long time ago.
"Grief can leave people feeling lost, and knowing where to turn isn't always easy. We wanted to put the support available in our area in one place, so that anyone, whatever their age, can find something that feels right for them," said Sam Barlow, Founder and Chief Officer of Fitmums and Friends.
“Children's grief can often go unnoticed, and families don't always know what support is available or where to begin looking. Through my research and work with bereaved children and families, I've seen how important it is that children feel heard, understood and supported in ways that are right for them. This directory is a fantastic resource for Hull and East Yorkshire, bringing together local services and making it easier for families to find the support they need, when they need it.” Dr Alex Wray, End of Life Matron and Bereavement Researcher, NHS Humber Health Partnership.
"Every family we support is grieving in their own way, and there is no single right kind of help. Some want to talk, some want to walk, and some just want to sit quietly with others who
understand. The directory shows that there are lots of options, and that nobody in Hull and East Yorkshire has to go through it alone," said Heather Gibson, Bereavement Co-ordinator at Fitmums and Friends.
The directory will be updated regularly. Organisations that would like to be added, or anyone who spots a change, can email admin@fitmums.org.uk.
Directory Details
Where to find it: www.fitmums.org.uk/here-to-help/bereavement-support-directory
Who it is for: Children, young people and adults affected by bereavement Area covered: Hull, East Yorkshire and the surrounding area
