SIBLING RESOURCES
“After hard conversations with my son, we make it part of our routine that we each have a little piece of chocolate to help us transition back to discussing something different” Tom, an SUDC dad
The SUDC team sends a huge, warm hug to any parent or family member who is supporting a bereaved sibling.
Books can support a supportive resource for conversations with grieving children. This book, Where are you Lydie? written by Emma Poore, is a beautiful example of one that you may find helpful. Other comprehensive booklists are available from Child Bereveament UK, Winston’s Wish and our patron, Jenni Thomas and the SUDC Foundation.
Our affiliate, the SUDC Foundation has excellent resources for siblings and grandparents. Please sign up to register with the SUDC Foundation support services if you have not done so already. Discussing matters like supporting bereaved siblings with other families who truly understand can be incredibly helpful.
Medical Alert Cards
Even mild illness can make families affected by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood extremely anxious. If you would like to receive this informative, credit card size card to help support these difficult conversations with medical professionals please contact us. These cards were adapted from the SUDC Foundation version for use within the UK.
Find local support for a sibling by visiting The Good Grief Trust.
Child bereavement UK – resources for siblings, young people and schools
Cruse Bereavement Care – resources for parents and local support groups
Winston’s Wish – support and resources for siblings
Medicines for children – practical advice about medicines.
Medicines for Children is a partnership programme by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists (NPPG) and WellChild.