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.

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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.

June 2025 Update

We have space available in most of our groups. 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.

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.”

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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.

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Recent articles from the SLOW blog

A bereaved parent’s thoughts on ‘surrendering to the process’ of Ramadan and of grief

A bereaved parent’s thoughts on ‘surrendering to the process’ of Ramadan and of grief

Feb 27, 2025

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.

Get involved in one of our upcoming fundraising events

Get involved in one of our upcoming fundraising events

Feb 13, 2025

Do something incredible this year – Join us at one of the upcoming fundraising events for SLOW. Find out more.

A shared letter, from one bereaved Father to another

A shared letter, from one bereaved Father to another

Jun 13, 2024

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.

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