Life After 
Support after a road traffic collision
Life After supports families who have lost a loved one, or whose lives have been deeply affected, by a road traffic collision. We provide compassionate support, practical guidance, counselling, advocacy, court support, and family support meetings.
Since 2017
Families supporting families
Life After was formed in 2017 after families identified a lack of specialist support for those bereaved by road traffic collisions. The organisation was created by families who understood the trauma, grief, and practical challenges that can follow a fatal collision.
Today, Life After supports families across the United Kingdom through counselling, advocacy, court support, family meetings, youth support, remembrance events, and road safety awareness.
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What we do
Our services
Our support is shaped around the needs of families affected by road traffic collisions. You do not need to know exactly what help you need before contacting us. We will listen first and help guide you towards the most appropriate support.
Specialist Counselling
Counselling services available for the traumatic nature of a person's loss.
Learn moreHome Visits
Support offered through home visits where appropriate.
Learn moreAdvocacy
Helping families feel heard and access the right support.
Learn moreCourt Support
Support during court proceedings.
Learn moreFamily Support Meetings
Monthly meetings in Derry City and Strabane.
Learn moreOnline Support Meetings
Monthly online meetings via Zoom.
Learn more- Founded by families, for families
- 2017
- King's Award for Voluntary Service
- 2024
- Support for families wherever they are
- UK-wide
Prevention
Promoting road safety awareness
Alongside family support, Life After promotes road safety awareness throughout the year. Through talks, presentations, and community engagement, we work to reduce the number of serious and fatal road traffic collisions.
Learn about our road safety workNews
Latest from Life After
Announcements, remembrance events, road safety work, and stories from our community.
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AnnouncementsAnnual Service of Remembrance — date confirmed
Details of this year’s Service of Remembrance for families affected by road traffic collisions, including how to attend in person or online.
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AnnouncementsNew monthly online support meetings
From this month, Life After is offering a regular online support meeting via Zoom for families who cannot attend in person.
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SupportCoping with grief at difficult times of year
Birthdays, anniversaries, and seasonal holidays can bring grief to the surface. Some gentle, practical thoughts from families who have been there.
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Need support after a road traffic collision?
You do not have to know what support you need before contacting us. We will listen first, then help guide you towards the most appropriate support.
Community
Life After on Facebook
Facebook is where Life After posts day to day — upcoming support meetings and remembrance events, road safety campaigns, fundraising, and news from the families and volunteers who keep the charity going. It is the quickest place to see what is happening right now.
You are welcome to follow along quietly. There is no need to post or comment to be part of it.
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