SLOW - Surviving the Loss of Your World - provides support for bereaved families in London and throughout the UK after the death of a child in the family.

For Sarah this was her son Jefferson who died suddenly aged 14 on 1st July 2023. The cause of his death is still unknown, but it has been categorised under SUDC - Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood. We are still hoping for answers from the many tests we are still undergoing.

The South London group of SLOW was vital support to her after the shock of Jefferson's death, providing an in-person group for her to attend every week.

Bereaved families say the support groups are a lifeline, giving them the chance to connect and share their experiences with other bereaved families. No one ever wants to be part of this group.

That said, here's what our members:

"SLOW literally kept me alive. In the early days I just wanted to kill myself, I was just in a dark place. I didn't see a future. I can absolutely say, without a doubt, that without SLOW I wouldn't be here."

“SLOW was like an oasis in the desert, that’s what it was like for me. It was a massive relief”

“I have to say with my hand on my heart, SLOW was what helped me the most and it’s difficult to quantify how, when you’re in that awful state, how or what has helped you. But I knew in my heart what I felt when I left each SLOW meeting, and I still do. I just feel grounded and supported."