Who We Support

Standing alongside families of child loss and those with children living with medical complexities.

Who We Support

Reuben's Retreat supports families sadly suffering the loss of their child, and families whose child is living with medical complexities and may face an uncertain future. We understand that every family's journey is unique, and our support is tailored with care, compassion, and understanding.

Support for Families of Children Living with Medical Complexities

We support children and young people living with medical complexities as well as their parents and siblings.

Eligibility (based on NICE Guidelines):

  • Group 1 — Life-threatening conditions
    Curative treatment may be feasible but can fail. Examples: cancer, irreversible organ failure (heart, liver, kidneys).
  • Group 2 — Conditions with inevitable premature death
    Examples: Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
  • Group 3 — Progressive conditions without curative treatments
    Examples: Batten Disease, MPS disorders.
  • Group 4 — Irreversible, non-progressive conditions causing severe disability
    Leading to vulnerability to health complications. Examples: severe Cerebral Palsy, multiple disabilities following brain/spinal injury.

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Support for Families of Child Loss

We support both parents and siblings following the loss of a child. Every family's grief journey is different, and we are here to provide a safe, compassionate space to navigate this difficult time.

Eligibility:

  • The child was aged 21 years or under
  • Loss occurred within the last 5 years
  • We consider referrals for any type of child loss

We consider each case individually and will make a sensitive assessment.

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Providing emotional and practical support at your time of need.

Contact us

If you're unsure whether your family meets our criteria, or have any questions, please contact our team. We're here to guide you. Phone: 01457 680023

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If you'd like to access our services — or you're a professional referring on someone's behalf — we're here to help.

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