Support for Bereaved Parents and Siblings
We are here to support you following the devastating loss of your child or sibling. We provide an informal, quiet space for you to meet with other bereaved parents and siblings and share your experiences.
At SLOW we know that your grief cannot be fixed, and we do not strive to ‘make things better’.
Instead we give you space and support, so that you may, in your own time, slowly rebuild your life.
In this way, we believe there is hope to be found in connecting with other bereaved parents and siblings, relief in sharing the pain of grief, and company in bearing the unbearable, alongside others who are living with loss.
November 2024 Update
Regular groups will resume in November after the half-term break. Please see below for upcoming face to face and zoom groups or check the SLOW calendar for more details.
We have space available in most of our groups. If you are new to SLOW, contact us at info@slowgroup.co.uk or on 07532 423674 for more information on how we can support you.
“Being listened to and understood is, for bereaved parents, a ray of hope amidst a world that has fallen apart.”
SLOW Member
Whether it’s weeks, months or years since your child or sibling died you’ll be welcome here at SLOW.
Face to Face Bereaved Parents Weekly Groups
Islington and East Croydon, London based, face to face daytime group on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during school term time.
Face to Face Bereaved Parents Monthly Group
Islington, London based, face to face evening support group once a month.
Zoom Weekly Bereaved Parents Groups
Daytime support groups every Tuesday and Thursday via Zoom during term time for bereaved parents across the UK.
Zoom Monthly Bereaved Parents Group
Our monthly Zoom support group is now a weekly group held on Tuesdays at 7pm. See the calendar for details.
SLOWsibs Quarterly Workshops
Quarterly workshops in North London for bereaved children (aged 6-15 years) who have lost siblings.
SLOWsibs 18+ Bereaved Adult Sibling Support
Evening support groups held monthly via Zoom for bereaved adult siblings (aged 18+ years).
Take a look at our calendar to find out when the next support groups and workshops are taking place.
Get in touch
For further details for all our groups and workshops contact 07532 423 674 or info@slowgroup.co.uk
You can also get in touch via our contact form and connect with us on social media
Take a look at our calendar to find out when the next support groups and workshops are taking place.
Select one of the highlighted dates and then follow the link below the calendar for more information.
Our supporters
Recent articles from the SLOW blog
A shared letter, from one bereaved Father to another
Nick Cave’s reply to a newly bereaved father on The Red Hand Files is a difficult and tragic read that has touched our hearts at SLOW.
Support SLOW by running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October
Come join our Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024 Team and raise money for SLOW this October. Find out more and guarantee your place.
A bereaved parent’s thoughts on ‘surrendering to the process’ of Ramadan and of grief
As Ramadan approaches, we asked one of our bereaved parents to describe what Ramadan is for them and how ‘surrendering to the process’ of both Ramadan and grief can be a healthy and healing.