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If you’ve been affected by Kirsty and Tom's storyline in The Archers, here is a list of organisations that offer information and support.

Miscarriage: Information and Support

Tommy's

Tommy's provides a free information service that educates all parents-to-be about health in pregnancy, plus bereavement support for anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss.
Phone: 0800 0147 800 :: Visit the Tommy's website

Miscarriage Association

Miscarriage Association offers support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy.
Phone: 01924 200799 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) :: Visit the Miscarriage Association website

Sands

Sands supports anyone affected by the death of a baby that has died before, during, or shortly after birth and offer telephone support and online message boards
Phone: 0207 436 5881 :: Visit the Sands website

Kicks Count

Kicks Count provides a pregnancy information guide for expectant mums and dads focussing on baby movement monitoring and a range of support options
Visit the Kicks Count website

Bereavement: Information and Support

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Phone: 0800 02 888 40 :: Visit the Child Bereavement UK website

The Child Death Helpline

The Child Death Helpline offers support to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from prebirth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago.
Phone: 0800 282 986 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) :: Visit The Child Death Helpline website

The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends offer support, understanding and comfort to bereaved siblings and parents after the death of a child, of any age, from any cause.
Phone: 0345 123 2304 (daily 10am-4pm and 7pm-10pm)
Northern Ireland: 028 8778 8016 (daily 10am-4pm and 7pm-9.30pm)
Visit The Compassionate Friends website

Winston's Wish

Winston's Wish provides of services to bereaved children, young people and their families and offer practical support and guidance to anyone concerned about a grieving child.
Phone: 08088 020 021 :: Visit the Winston's Wish website