Teddy's Wish x Bereavement Training International

In partnership with Bereavement Training International, Teddy's Wish funds specialist bereavement training days for health professionals within the NHS. The training is led and delivered by Paula Abramson.

The provision of high-quality support and care for families following a pregnancy loss and when a baby dies is vitally important. This training is designed to help health professionals feel better prepared and more confident to care for and support parents, at a time when they need it most.

Since 2021, Teddy's Wish have funded 15 training days at different NHS trusts, delivering training to 45 attendees on average per session.

Trusts include:

• Royal Free Hospital

• London North Central GPs

• Imperial NHS Trust

• Stoke Mandeville Hospital

• John Radcliffe Hospital

• Worcestershire NHS Trust

• Milton Keynes Hospital

• Queens Hospital Romford

• Gloucestershire NHS Trust

• Royal Stoke Hospital

The day is fully funded by Teddy's Wish and all attendees receive a CPD ceritifcate upon completion.

About Paula:

Paula Abramson is a psychotherapist and training facilitator, specialising in providing bereavement support to families and training for professionals, following the death of a baby or child. Paula worked for more than ten years in the NHS, providing support to families and professionals. She has also worked in the child bereavement charity sector and now runs her own baby loss training consultancy. Since 2008 Paula has designed and delivered training workshops for healthcare professionals whose work includes supporting families when a baby or child dies. Learning from families lived experience is always at the heart of Paula’s training.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Jennifer@teddyswish.org