The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. They also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
The Helpline is always answered by a bereaved parent who is there to listen when you need someone to talk to. They can also put you in touch with your nearest Local Contact and provide you with information about TCF services.
The Helpline also offers support and information to those supporting bereaved families. It is open every day of the year - 10am to 4.00pm / 6.30pm - 10.30pm. For general administration and information, membership queries and publications orders please call 0117 966 5202 between 9.30-5pm Mon-Fri.
| Area serviced: | Nationwide |
| Contact: | Mike Brown |
| Address: | 53 North Street
Bristol
BS3 1EN |
| Telephone: | 0845 123 2304 (helpline) 0845 120 3785 (office) |
| Fax: | 0117 914 4368 |
| Email: | info@tcf.org.uk |
| Website: | www.tcf.org.uk |
| Opening times: | Helpline open every day, 10am - 4pm, 6.30pm- 10pm. Office open Monday - Friday. 9.30am - 5pm . |
| Who is it for: | a nationwide self-help group of bereaved parents offering support and friendship to families similarly bereaved of a child of any age and from any cause. |
| Charges: | If they wish to pay a membership subscription - £25 per household per annum. |
| How to apply: | self-referral or professionals, eg. GP's social workers, teachers, relatives, friends. Referral by telephone, letter, e-mail, fax |
| Sector: | Voluntary |
| Last updated: | 12/10/2009 |