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.
February 2026 Update
Support groups will run as usual this month, except for the week of the half-term break – 16-20 February. Currently, we have space available in most of our groups, so if you are new to SLOW, contact us here for more information on how we can support you.
Please see below for upcoming face-to-face and online groups or check the SLOW calendar for more details.
Expanding Our Support for Bereaved Siblings
We’re delighted to share news of our expanded support for children and young people who have experienced the death of a brother or sister. As well as creative workshops for younger siblings, we are now offering dedicated support for bereaved siblings aged 14–18 years, bridging an important gap and welcoming even more young people into our caring community. Please check the calendar for details of upcoming events.
Fundraising events update
If you’re looking for a real challenge and want to raise money for SLOW, consider taking part in one of these upcoming events.
“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.
Weekly Online Bereaved Parents Groups
Daytime online support groups every Tuesday and Thursday during term time for bereaved parents across the UK.
SLOWsibs 18+ Bereaved Adult Sibling Support
Evening online support groups held monthly via for bereaved adult siblings (aged 18+ years).
SLOWsibs Quarterly Workshops
Quarterly workshops in North London for bereaved children (aged 6-15 years) who have lost siblings.
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, get in touch via our Contact page 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.
Events
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Join our daytime online support group for bereaved parents on a Tuesday each week from 11 am until 12.30 pm during school term time. |
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Join SLOW's weekly daytime support group for bereaved parents on Wednesdays from 11 am until 12.30 pm during school term time. |
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Join SLOW's daytime online support group for bereaved parents via videoconference on a Thursday each week from 11am until 12.30pm during school term time. |
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Join our daytime online support group for bereaved parents on a Tuesday each week from 11 am until 12.30 pm during school term time. |
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Join SLOW's weekly daytime support group for bereaved parents on Wednesdays from 11 am until 12.30 pm during school term time. |
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Join SLOW's daytime online support group for bereaved parents via videoconference on a Thursday each week from 11am until 12.30pm during school term time. |
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Please join our upcoming SLOWsibs creative workshop - for ages 6-13 years. We’re looking forward to seeing all our SLOWsibs and welcoming new siblings! |
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Join SLOW's weekly daytime support group for bereaved parents on Wednesdays from 11 am until 12.30 pm during school term time. |
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Our SLOWsibs 18+ support group members, all bereaved siblings meet informally in a pub in King's Cross. |
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Join our daytime online support group for bereaved parents on a Tuesday each week from 11 am until 12.30 pm during school term time. |
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Join SLOW's weekly daytime support group for bereaved parents on Wednesdays from 11 am until 12.30 pm during school term time. |
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Join SLOW's daytime online support group for bereaved parents via videoconference on a Thursday each week from 11am until 12.30pm during school term time. |
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