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How We Help Bereaved Military Young People
At Scotty's, we aim to provide relief from the effects of grief for bereaved military young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Forces.
Scotty's provides its beneficiaries with support and guidance throughout their childhood, into adulthood, and offers a respite, however brief, from the daily ups and downs of coping with the loss of a parent.
Assistance is available to families from the British Army, Royal Navy or RAF, and includes both Regular and Reserve forces. You can view our membership criteria here.
To get support, fill in our membership form, or our pre-bereavement membership form if a parent has received a terminal diagnosis.
Scotty's services are delivered through four family Programmes: SMILES, SUPPORT, STRIDES and START.
The SMILES Programme is about fun and engagement and includes activities, gifts, respite breaks and group events. The aim is for bereaved military children and young people to form friendships, benefit from peer support, heal with their family and feel part of a supportive community.
Respite Breaks
Free breaks at our Scotty Lodges on Haven sites, so families can rebuild together.
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The SUPPORT Programme provides professional bereavement support for children, young people, parents and carers. From one-to-one counselling to downloadable resources, we're here to help families navigate the emotional journey of grief.
1:1 Bereavement Support
Counselling for children, young people, and their parents or carers.
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Guidance for Parents & Carers
Ongoing support for whoever is helping a child or young person through grief.
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Downloadable Resources
Bereavement worksheets and how-to guides our Support team use at home.
Find Out MoreIf you or someone you know is in crisis, call 999 in an emergency, or get in touch with our team for signposting to crisis support.
The STRIDES Programme helps bereaved military children and young people to develop, grow and thrive. From education support and advocacy to grants for driving lessons and university, we're invested in their future.
Education & Development Support
Removing barriers to learning, and advocating for members in matters related to education.
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Grants & Funding
Six grants covering everything from school trips to driving lessons and university.
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Community.
If you've been affected by a military-connected bereavement, the Scotty's community is here for you. Join the community and get involved as much or as little as you want.
What you'll get
- A monthly email, tailored to you
- Help navigating your entitlements
- Access to bereavement support
- Invitations to events and webinars
- Our annual magazine by post
- Care packages on anniversaries and difficult dates
- And lots more
Phone / WhatsApp
0800 092 8571
07392 868291
welcome@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk
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Call our team directly or dial 999 in an emergency. You don't need to join first to get support.
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