Emotional Support
Our members tell us time and time again how talking to someone who ‘has been there’ can help.
RoadPeace helps bereaved families by providing peer support and connecting victims with others similarly affected whilst providing ways to cope with the aftermath a road death.
We offer support through our:
"Sometimes when you feel alone and cut off from the rest of society it’s nice to know people from RoadPeace are always there to catch us when we fall”.
Helpline
Call us on 0845 4500 355
Open Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm.
Calls to the helpline are charged at a local rate.
Calls to the helpline are charged at a local rate.
The helpline is the first point of contact for all our services.
- It offers emotional support and practical guidance including information on the post-crash process. This can take the form of alerting callers to specific information guides or putting them in touch with other members.
- All calls to the helpline are confidential.
- If you need to talk to someone urgently and are experiencing emotional distress then the Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123.
- If you would prefer to get in touch via email then the address is helpline@roadpeace.org. We try and get back to enquiries as soon as possible.
“It is reassuring to hear that we are not going mad and although life will not be the same, the black cloud will lift and there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel”.
Befriender Service
Our established befriending service puts callers in touch with others who have previously been through a similar experience to themselves. This scheme is powered by great good will and a mass of very devastating experience. It is a very humane service and is at the heart of what RoadPeace was set up to do.
A befriender is a member of RoadPeace who offers continuing telephone support to callers referred by the RoadPeace helpline. Befrienders are not counsellors and provide predominantly emotional support. Telephone befriending ensures that people who have been bereaved or injured in a crash can be put in touch with someone who really does know how they feel, wherever they are calling from.
RoadPeace is a member of the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
If you would like to find out about more about finding a befriender, or becoming a befriender, then please contact the Support Services Manager on 0207 733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
"This support from like-minded people, who all share a common, yet tragic connection, makes you feel less alone on your grief journey."
Resilience Building Support Programme
This is a trauma support programme for families bereaved by road deaths. The programme runs over six sessions in small groups with trained group facilitators and aims to offer families:
- An opportunity to meet with others bereaved by road crashes.
- Tools for understanding and coping with the reactions of your loss e.g. stress, negative thoughts, anxiety and distress, panic attacks, sleeplessness and nightmares.
- An insight into how the mind and body can react to traumatic loss.
The programme is free of charge.
If you or your family would like to attend any future programme please contact RoadPeace via email at helpline@roadpeace.org or alternatively call the RoadPeace office on 0207 733 1603.
Independent Evaluation
RoadPeace obtained funding from the Ministry of Justice to administer an independent evaluation for the Resilience Building Programme. Please click here to read the summary of the findings: Independent Evaluation - Executive Summary
Upcoming programmes
London - starting on Monday 10th January 2022, 6.00pm - 8.00pm thanks to funding from MOPAC.
West Mercia - starting on Thursday 20th January 2022, 6.00pm - 8.00pm thanks to funding from West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.
North Yorkshire - starting on Thursday 10th March 2022, 6.00pm - 8.00pm thanks to funding from North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
"One of the best aspects of the programme is to listen to others in a similar situation and although everyone copes differently, all seem to experience similar feelings. It is reassuring to hear that we are not going mad and although life will not be the same, the black cloud will lift and there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel."
Local Groups
These meetings offer the opportunity for continuing mutual support between bereaved families.
They also provide a means of learning what else is happening in the local area and of taking action if members wish to do so.
RoadPeace currently has groups in the following areas. Use the tabs to learn more:
“Gaining support after the awful aftermath of losing a loved one in a crash through those similarly affected has been a lifeline for our family. No one else seems to understand the pain and grief that engulfs you”.
Our London support group meets bi-monthly on the second Wednesday of every other month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
These meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace member Pam Coling and supported by Belina Rauli (RoadPeace Director of Support Services) and Cynthia Barlow (RoadPeace Chair).
On alternate months we will also be holding support group meetings for injured victims on the second Wednesday.
These meetings are being supported by MOPAC.
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Wednesday | 12th January 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9th March 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 11th May 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 13th July 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 14th September 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9th November 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
On alternate months we will also be holding support group meetings for injured victims on the second Wednesday.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Wednesday | 9th February 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 13th April 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 8th June 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10th August 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Other local activities:
Other local activities include:- Roadside vigils
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held on Sunday 20th November 2022.
Our West Midlands group meets bi-monthly in Birmingham on the third Wednesday of every other month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace member Lucy Harrison (Local Group Coordinator).
On alternate months, our West Midlands group will be hosting virtual coffee mornings on the second Sunday of the month.
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Wednesday | 19th January 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 16th March 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 18th May 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 20th July 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 21st September 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 16th November 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
On alternate months, our West Midlands group will be hosting virtual coffee mornings on the second Sunday of the month.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Sunday | 13th February 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 10th April 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 12th June 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 14th August 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 9th October 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 11th December 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
Other local activities:
Other local activities include:- Ceremony of Remembrance in August at the RoadPeace Wood, National Arboretum, Staffordshire
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held on Sunday 20th November 2022.
Our North West group meets bi-monthly in Merseyside on the first Wednesday of every other month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meetings are held at the Merseyside Police Headquarters, Canning Place, Liverpool, L1 8JX and hosted by Pauline Fielding (North West Local group Coordinator) with representatives from Merseyside Police.
The North West Group also hold support meetings for families bereaved by road crashes.
Meetings are held in the Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT and facilitated by Pauline Fielding and Mary Goodchild (Group Facilitator).
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Wednesday | 5th January 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 2nd March 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 4th May 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 6th July 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 7th September 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 2nd November 2022 | 7.30pm |
For security reasons we request attendees let us know their names and car registration if driving in advance. This can be done by phone or email.
The North West Group also hold support meetings for families bereaved by road crashes.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Friday | 7th January 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 4th February 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 4th March 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 1st April 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 6th May 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 3rd June 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 1st July 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 5th August 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 2nd September 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 7th October 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 4th November 2022 | 2.00pm |
| Friday | 2nd December 2022 | 2.00pm |
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Other local activities:
Other local activities include:- An annual Ceremony of Remembrance held on 31st August at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held at St George’s Hall on Sunday 20th of November 2022
Our South West group meets monthly in Bristol. Meetings alternate between the second Saturday and the second Tuesday of the month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meetings are held at Ince Solicitors, 46-48 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4LY and facilitated by RoadPeace South West Local Group Coordinator Kate Uzzell.
For further information and if you would like to attend a meeting please contact Kate at kate.uzzellk@gmail.com.
Memorial stone for road crash victims in the South West
The memorial stone has been created to recognise and remember the lives lost and broken on roads across the South West region.
The unveiling and dedication of this new memorial took place at a ceremony on Saturday 22 May. Over 100 people attended and listened to moving and supportive words from Don Foster - MP for Bath, Inspector Jon Hext - Head of Collision Investigation for Avon and Somerset Police, Jon Day - Avon Fire and Rescue and Councillor Ian Dewey, Bath & North East Somerset Council.
The memorial was dedicated by Rev Martin Lloyd Williams of St Michael's Church in Bath followed by two minutes silence. Seven doves were then released, representing each of the seven counties of the South West of England and also representing the seven people who are killed every day on Britain's roads.
The memorial is located in the centre of Bath on Lower Borough Walls (BA1 1QR).
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Saturday | 8th January 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 8th February 2022 | 6.00pm - 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 12th March 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 12th April 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
| Saturday | 14th May 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 14th June 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9th July 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9th August 2022 | 6.00pm - 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 10th September 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 11th October 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
| Saturday | 12th November 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 13th December 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
For further information and if you would like to attend a meeting please contact Kate at kate.uzzellk@gmail.com.
Memorial stone for road crash victims in the South West
The memorial stone has been created to recognise and remember the lives lost and broken on roads across the South West region.
The unveiling and dedication of this new memorial took place at a ceremony on Saturday 22 May. Over 100 people attended and listened to moving and supportive words from Don Foster - MP for Bath, Inspector Jon Hext - Head of Collision Investigation for Avon and Somerset Police, Jon Day - Avon Fire and Rescue and Councillor Ian Dewey, Bath & North East Somerset Council.
The memorial was dedicated by Rev Martin Lloyd Williams of St Michael's Church in Bath followed by two minutes silence. Seven doves were then released, representing each of the seven counties of the South West of England and also representing the seven people who are killed every day on Britain's roads.
The memorial is located in the centre of Bath on Lower Borough Walls (BA1 1QR).
To find out more about our North East group and for meeting dates please contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
To find out more about our Scotland group and for meeting dates please contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Our East Midlands support group meets bi-monthly on the third Tuesday.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
These meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace member Iris Yee (East Midlands Local Group Coordinator).
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Tuesday | 15th February 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 19th April 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 21st June 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 16th August 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 18th October 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 20th December 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Our West Mercia support group for bereaved families meets bi-monthly on the last Wednesday .
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
On alternate months we will also be holding support group meetings for injured victims on the last Wednesday.
These meetings are being supported by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Wednesday | 26th January 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 30th March 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 25th May 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 27th July 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 28th September 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 30th November 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
Meeting dates for 2022
| Wednesday | 23rd February 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 27th April 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 29th June 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 31st August 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 26th October 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 28th December 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Our Yorkshire support group for bereaved families meets bi-monthly on the last Tuesday .
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
On alternate months we will also be holding support group meetings for injured victims on the last Wednesday.
These meetings are being supported by North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Tuesday | 22nd February 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 26th April 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 28th June 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 30th August 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 25th October 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 27th December 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
Meeting dates for 2022
| Tuesday | 26th January 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 30th March 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 25th May 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 27th July 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 28th September 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 30th November 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
For further information contact our Director of Support Services, Belina Rauli on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.