Bereavement - Supporting you through loss

Bereavement - Supporting you through loss

We are sorry if you find yourself here following the loss of your baby or you are supporting a friend or family member. During this difficult time, we hope to reassure you that your care and support is of the utmost importance to us, and we have the facilities and resources to offer you, your partner and baby the best care we can. 

All our hospitals within the trust have a designated Bereavement Midwife, who form part of a team of professionals passionate about providing the best bereavement care to support your physical and emotional needs. Together we will walk you through this delicate journey step by step. 

There is a designated bereavement suite on each site offering the time, space, and facilities necessary to support your stay, and offers the opportunity to make memories with your baby. This includes support from the chaplaincy team, professional photographer, contracted funeral directors and local support groups and charities. 

Contact us

We welcome you to contact the team at your local hospital site to discuss any concerns and access further support. 

Basildon Hospital

Basildon bereavement team: 07824461004,  01268 524900, ext: 1516 

Broomfield Hospital

Broomfield bereavement team: 07785956140, 01245 516314 

Southend Hospital

Southend bereavement team: 07775030394, 01702 435555, ext: 7093 

Support groups

Finding strength through loss

We don’t want you to have to go through your loss alone, whether you want to share memories of your baby or talk about how you’re feeling, there are a variety of support options available when you are ready. Some are listed below, but if you want some other suggestions please talk to your bereavement midwife.

LGBTQ+ families support

Maternity bereavement experience survey

Your opinion matters

This questionnaire is for parents who have experienced the loss of their baby/babies during pregnancy or shortly after birth, and have used the Blossom, Butterfly or Forget me not bereavement services.  Your feedback will help us audit the care we give and make improvements where necessary.