Family Morning – Saturday 25th April 2026

Balloons and Hospiscare, invite you to a family support morning for children, young people, and their families who have been bereaved, for a chance to come together in a supportive environment, with others who have been bereaved.

The event offers sessions for both children, on exploring and managing their grief, and sessions for parents/carers on supporting children when there has been a bereavement

Who is the morning for?

– Children and Young People aged 5 – 16 along with their -parent(s)/carer(s).
– Those who had a bereavement over 12 weeks ago.
– Although being held at Hospiscare, it is open to any family who have had a bereavement, not just where there is already a connection to Hospiscare.
– Those who haven’t already had one-to-one support from Balloons.

How will the morning run?
– The sessions for children and young people will be run by Balloons.
– Activities will be done in age groups and will focus on memories, feelings and self-care.
– Parents/Carers will have a separate session on supporting bereaved children in their care run by Hospiscare and Balloons. -There will be an activity at the end to bring everyone back together and an opportunity to light a candle in memory

Practical Information
– We will provide refreshments
– Location is Hospiscare which is by the hospital in Exeter. Hospiscare, Searle House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5JJ. Parking is available.
– Please register your interest by using the sign up form below. We will be in touch once we receive it to confirm your space and answer any further questions you have

Places are limited, so please sign up no later than 17th April 2026 to secure your place.

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If you have any queries please contact support@balloonscharity.co.uk or call us on 01392 982570.