Support Groups

SANDS
Provides support for bereaved parents when their baby dies before, during or soon after birth.
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
20 Golf Gardens
Larkhall, ML9 2TQ
Tel: 01698 883857
Website: www.uk-sands.org 

Association for Children with Heart Disorders
A support group run by families and friends of cardiac children for families with, or who have had. children with heart disorders.
Association for Children with Heart Disorders
3 Alva Place
Lenzie
Glasgow. G66 5NQ
Tel: 0141 775 602

 Scottish Cot Death Trust
Provides help and support to parents following the death of a child. The Trust has a wide national network of befrienders - parents who have suffered a cot death in the past and who are now willing to provide comfort and encouragement to newly bereaved parents.
Scottish Cot Death Trust
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
Yorkhill
Glasgow. G3 8SJ
Tel: 0141 357 3946 

SORRO
Set up by bereaved parents and relatives, offering support nationally.
Scottish Organisation Relating to the Retention of Organs
20 Pinmore
New Hurlet
Glasgow. G53 7PS
Tel:0141 881 5824 

Cruse
Offers support to all bereaved people.
National Helpline: 0870 167 1677
Website: http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk 

The Samaritans
Provides confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis.
National Helpline: 0845 790 90 90

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