Bereavement support and saving babies’ lives is at the heart of everything we do. We achieve this by standing together...

The death of a baby is life changing for families, and excellent care is crucial to their  long term  well-being...

Selina Goyal organised a 5km walk in memory of her son Aveer. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, what was originally...

Bringing together friends and family, earlier this month Sands Supporter Marc Harder led an online Quiz Night to raise money...

Father’s Day can be a particularly difficult and lonely day for fathers whose baby has died, however long ago. Peter...

Alongside our partners, supporters and volunteers across the UK, we're a team of caring, highly skilled staff working to support...

Tiffany is taking part in Kiltwalk 2020 to raise funds for Sands and has shared her story with us. How...

Rhona is taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2020 to raise funds for Ayrshire Sands and she has shared her...

Dear Sands Supporters, We are into the final year of our three year strategy and I want to take this...

Bereaved father Anthony Palmer will be running his third marathon in memory of his son Jacob and in aid of...

Alongside our partners, supporters and volunteers across the UK, we're a team of caring, highly skilled staff working to support...

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have today published new Child and Infant Mortality statistics for England and Wales for...

Alongside our partners, supporters and volunteers across the UK, we're a team of caring, highly skilled staff working to support...

We asked Jaz and Adam why they got involved in #Challenge14 this year and they very kindly wrote these words...

Alongside our partners, supporters and volunteers across the UK, we're a team of caring, highly skilled staff working to support...

Alongside our partners, supporters and volunteers across the UK, we're a team of caring, highly skilled staff working to support...

The death of a loved and much wanted baby is devastating at any time of the year, but perhaps even...

Alongside our partners, supporters and volunteers across the UK, we're a team of caring, highly skilled staff working to support...

Emma Poore is a bereaved mother whose baby daughter Lydie died on April 1st and was born on April 4th...

We asked our #TeamSands Great North Run fundraisers, why they are taking on the 13.1 mile challenge this Sunday. It...

Marie is running the 2019 Great North Run for Sands. When we asked our #TeamSands runners why they're taking on...

On Sunday 8 September Tracey will be running the Great North Run as part of #TeamSands. We asked Tracey some...

Jade completed her Skydive for Sands on 3 August 2019 in memory of her son Aitch. Having heard from Jade...

Maria took on her Skydive to celebrate her daughter Laura's 27th birthday. Here Maria tells us about her Skydive experience...

In August 2019 Kate did a Skydive for Sands with her sister Emma, her sister's partner James and their friend...

My name is Susanna Speirs and I cycled 100 miles in memory of my baby daughter Ava who was stillborn...

Sands Rocks this June: Everyone in the whole county of Oxfordshire is invited to help us raise awareness of Sands...

My name is Laura Elliott, and I am mummy to Jack Steven Elliott. Jack was born sleeping on April 19th...

Written by Nina Clements On Sunday 12th May, I organised a fundraiser for Sands at my local village hall in...

Following the publication of a new report, Professor Lesley Regan, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)...

I'm raising money for Sands in support of my sister Francesca. This is not my story but her story and...

I'm Emily from Bristol Two of my friends have had stillborn babies and, through them, I've seen the impact that...

My name is Amy and I am from Gloucestershire. I am running for Sands Charity to thank them for the...

Louise Daly ( Tigger ), York My wonderful best friend and her hubby had been going through IVF treatment and...

Matt Williams, Hedge End (Hampshire) After 2 early term miscarriages Becca and I were excited to find out in late...

Joel Kelly, Stockport ( Founder and Manager of Sands United Stockport ) My Son Rory was stillborn in January 2013...

Jess, Milton Keynes On the 28 th April 2015 my nephew Darren John Payne (‘DJ’) was stillborn at full term...

I'm James from Mildenhall in Suffolk. On the 13th February 2011 my family’s lives changed forever when our son Kian...

Hi I'm Holly from Kent I'm running for Sands – to support a wonderful charity that helps grieving families who...

Hi my name is Ben (nickname Gonzo) and I am from Oxford I have decided to run for Sands in...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

I have the privilege of being Sands’ Chief Executive – and in that role I try to make sure that...

Emma Steele and I (Helen Jackson) are cycling from Bristol to Edinburgh to raise funds for Sands the stillbirth and...

On International Women’s Day, Piers Vimpany, Finance and Resources Director at Sands, tells us about the empathy he feels towards...

On International Women’s Day, Jen Coates, Director of Bereavement Support and Volunteering at Sands, tells us about her typical day...

On International Women’s Day, mum of four, Cecilia Leslie, tells us about what it’s like being a mum, a midwife...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary , we have collected 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends affected...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Gail Johnson from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) writes about why the role of bereavement midwife is vital in...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Meet Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire Sands!

This month we welcome Kate Holmes, Support and Information Manager at the Lullaby Trust as our guest blogger. The Lullaby...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Bel Mooney: It must be so hard for people to imagine a time when there was no help for the...

My son was stillborn in 2014 and since entering Parliament in May 2015, I’ve campaigned for better bereavement care across...

I’ve been volunteering for Sands for 20 years; I got involved with Sands in 1998 and we started the Fraserburgh...

My arms ached from the weight of emptiness for the loss of my stillborn son Aaron; at Sands I found...

When Jessica died I was devastated and the midwife at the hospital didn’t know what to say to me. At...

Judith and Alix worked with Sands for over 25 years, helping to improve care and support for bereaved parents. Alix...

My name is Maggie Berrow and I’m Chair of Northamptonshire Sands. I got involved with Sands around 11 years ago...

I contacted Sands back in 1993 following the stillbirth of my son and, following the birth of my daughter in...

I’m delighted to have been nominated for this award. I see it as a recognition of the work done by...

I first became involved with Sands in 1992 after Kieran died. I felt totally lost and isolated and the social...

In 2003 our life changed forever. Our first child, Liam, had been born successfully in 2002 and, rather unexpectedly, three...

My first son was born in 1984 and lived for one day; it was totally devastating. I was given a...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

I joined Sands in 2006 after losing my son Jamie aged three days old. I became a befriender for Powys...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Since our lives changed forever 18 years ago, when we lost Mari Lois at 25 weeks, we have tried to...

Josephine and Elliot Ashton have been nominated as part of 40 volunteers for #Sands40. Join them at Sands 40th Anniversary...

Tina said: “ I’ve been nominated for a volunteer award and I’m so chuffed and didn't actually believe it was...

My involvement with Sands and the Leicestershire group began 12 years ago after completing the befriender training with my husband...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Dawne Braine from our Hastings and East Sussex support group has been recognised for her fundraising, and has been nominated...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

We have a Just Giving Page for Elowen. We have a large following on instagram, which is part of the...

I feel very honoured to be nominated for a volunteer award by Sands and thank you most sincerely. My grandson...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

I first came across Sands shortly after my daughter died in 2012. I was sat in the cemetery, on maternity...

Gill Catron-Stokes from Bristol Sands has been nominated as part of 40 volunteers for #Sands40 Jo Anderson, South West Network...

I promised Henry that I would make him proud. By organising the run close to Henry’s birthday I remained focused...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Karen Hancox – Oxfordshire Sands Current role/activities: Chair, Secretary and befriender I am overwhelmed and humbled to have been nominated...

Emma Hill is taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon fundraising for Sands. Here is her story. I am running in...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Hayley Vallance Which group associated with – Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire Current role/activities – Chair/Secretary/Treasurer/Befriender Hayley said: “I am honoured to...

Claire Roberts – Cardiff & Newport Sands Current role/activities – Treasurer, Befriender, hospital Liaison, Editor and publisher of our newsletter...

Name - Graeme Joiner Which group associated with/role: Independent fundraiser (Scotland near Banff & Buchan Sands) Carolyn Bray, Fundraising and...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Cathy Milburn – Swindon Sands Current role/activities: Befriender Details of previous role(s)/activities: Chair and founder of Swindon Sands 2008-2015 "I...

Name - Annika Dowson Which group associated with/role: Independent fundraiser (closest to York Sands) Ashleigh Corker, North East Network Coordinator...

Volunteer's name: Caroline Evans Current role: Befriender, Hospital Liaison, committee member I lost my son Ben in 2001 due to...

Volunteer's name: Edel Campbell Current role: Befriender at Cookstown Sands Edel has taken part in the Belfast Marathon for Sands...

Mark, from Merseyside, is running the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why he is running...

Rich, from Cheltenham, is running the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why he is running...

Chris, from Newcastle Upon Tyne, is set to run the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and...

Richard, from Leeds, is set to run the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why he...

Marie, from Washington, Tyne & Wear, is running the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is her story and why...

Louise, from West Yorkshire, is running the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is her story and why she is...

Stephen, from Merseyside, is running the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why he is running...

Jason Mills, from Yorkshire, is running the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why he is...

Heidi, from Leicestershire, is running the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is her story and why she is running...

Ian, from Chester le Street, is set to run the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and...

Ross from Watford, is running the Great North Run on Sunday. Here is his story and why he is running...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Volunteer's name: Pat Poole Current role: Blanket knitter for Sands’ memory boxes Pat knitted her first blankets for Sands’ memory...

Terry, from Scunthorpe, is set to run the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why he...

Warren, from Wirral, is set to run the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why he...

Becky from Dundee, Scotland, is set to run the Great North Run on Sunday. Here is her story and why...

Steve from Great Yarmouth is set to run the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is his story and why...

Sam from Berkshire is set to run the Great North Run this Sunday. Here is her story and why she...

Steph, from Hebburn in South Tyneside is set to run the Great North Run on Sunday. Here is her story...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Volunteer's Names: Babs and Stuart Colbourne Current roles: Befrienders at Norfolk Sands; Stuart is also the treasurer of the group...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

A group of friends and family called 'The Roses' will be taking part the RideLondon cycling event on Sunday to...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

With Parliament soon rising for recess, now is a good time to look back on what has been achieved, what...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Two fundraisers from the Staffordshire Sands support group ran the Edinburgh Marathon in May 2018, raising over £1,500 for Sands...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Andrew Cummins works a s a Senior Business Analyst at Liberty Specialty Markets. This is his story of baby loss...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

I have been involved with Sands for 23 years. I started in the mid-nineties when there were just six staff...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

I would like to share with you the story of our beautiful daughter Isabelle. Our beautiful Izzy was born sleeping...

Pat Anthony's daughter Natalie was born and died on the same day in 1964. She has shared her story to...

HeatherJane Coombs' baby Xander was stillborn in 2004 and she is sharing her story to raise awareness of baby loss.

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Catherine and Mike Blewitt's triplets Jack, Lottie and Rosie died shortly after they were born in May 2018. They have...

As part of Sands 40th anniversary this year, we will share 40 stories by 40 parents, family members and friends...

Caroline Lee-Davey, Chief Executive, Bliss writes for our regular National Bereavement Care Pathway blog about the need to ensure that...

Dan and Amanda's daughter Layla Kate died less than two days after she was born in 2014. They are sharing...

We're taking part in #Challenge15 in memory of our daughter/sister Stevie Hickey.

Josephine Hammick's daughter Alice, was stillborn in 1995. She is sharing her story as part of our 40th anniversary, to...

Grace's daughter Violet Esme was stillborn in October 2017. She is sharing her story as part of our 40th anniversary...

Jackie's first son Paul was stillborn in 1985. She is sharing her story as part of our 40th anniversary, to...

We had one beautiful daughter, Emma, and decided to add to our family. I had an uneventful pregnancy and the...

Claire stepped into the role of Chair following previous Chair’s departure – she really has developed and encouraged the committee...

Jill is an inspiration to everyone at Durham and Wearside Sands, she really is the one everyone turns to for...

Chris and Chris have been instrumental in developing Sands’ local identity in East Kent and the creation of the beautiful...

Charlotte works tirelessly for Sands often juggling several projects at once whilst supporting the group’s large committee in the busiest...

Lynda Richards works for Tozers, a firm of solicitors who chose Sands as their Charity of the Year for 2018...

Lou was instrumental in getting funds {£35,000} to set up Derby’s amazing memorial garden and sculptures only 4 years after...

Lisa has been volunteering with NELS for over 10 years, has had almost every role in the committee (sometimes several...

Marie was instrumental in starting a group in a remote location where there was not one already; managing great fundraising...

We are delighted to welcome Ruth Bender Atik, National Director of the Miscarriage Association, to our regular National Bereavement Care...

We are delighted to welcome Will Quince, MP for Colchester and Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Baby Loss...

We are delighted to welcome Dr Raj eshwari Myagerimath, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Wirral University Hospital NHS Trust, to...

We decided to take on the challenge in memory of our children, Jake, Daphne & Oliver, in celebration of their...

Maddie (age 3) will be walking one mile a day for 15 consecutive days for #challenge15 in memory of her...

Jacob, Olivia and Susannah want to help reduce the number of babies who sadly die every year.

My niece was stillborn in August 2007 so we have been in contact with sands ever since. We wish to...

I decided to take part in #challenge15 because I am a huge advocate of all the work Sands do, plus...

I’m delighted by yesterday’s announcement that the Scottish Government is supporting the development of the NBCP project in Scotland. We’re...

On the 24th March I plan to walk the 15 mile Eden Valley trail in just one day for #challenge15...

I want to help others going through a similar situation therefore I decided to complete #challenge15 to give something back...

Check out the rest of our #challenge15 hall of fame for challenge inspiration, fundraising tips, and to find out how...

I’m taking part in #challenge15 to help raise awareness, because tragically 15 babies die before, during or shortly after birth...

I’m taking part in Challenge 15 to help Sands’ in their vision to reduce the loss of babies’ lives, and...

Kirsty and I are doing #challenge15 in memory of our son Oscar who was born sleeping in 2016. We also...

I am taking part in #Challenge15 to help ensure that the care parents receive when a baby dies is consistent...

Check out the rest of our #challenge15 hall of fame for challenge inspiration, fundraising tips, and to find out how...

Check out the rest of our #challenge15 hall of fame for challenge inspiration, fundraising tips, and to find out how...

Check out the rest of our #challenge15 hall of fame for challenge inspiration, fundraising tips, and to find out how...

Join #TeamSands in 2018 to do something amazing, support Sands to help save babies' lives.

Can it really be 9 months since the first NBCP blog? I’d like to thank so many people who have...

Thank you to everyone who has supported Sands throughout the year and to everyone who has recently supported the Sands...

Hi everyone Representatives of the Core Group are embarking on a Christmas fun run (half marathon) on Wednesday 13th December...

"We have helped to fund The National Bereavement Care Pathway to provide hope for grieving families. We want to ensure...

The Remembering Baby: Life, Loss and Post-Mortem exhibition is inspired by a research project currently taking place at the University...

The National Bereavement Care Pathway is now live! It's being piloted at 11 Trusts and Hospitals across the UK.

In his latest blog on the National Bereavement Care Pathway, Marc brings us up to speed on the work being...

I’m absolutely delighted that we were able to announce the 11 Wave 1 pilot sites for the National Bereavement Care...

The need for good bereavement care has been up front and centre these last few weeks. Read Marc's latest blog...

The amazing nurses in NICU tried for several hours to stabilise her but sadly she didn't make it. She had...

I miss my baby brother so much. The 18th March 2013 was the saddest day of my life. Mummy had...

Our second daughter, Rosie, was stillborn seven years ago because of placental infarction. The shock of being told by the...

My first experience of being involved with loss in the maternity field was as a first year student midwife.

My one and only son came into the world at 21:31 on Thursday, weighing a very healthy 8lbs 12ozs and...

We held our baby boy until he breathed his last breath and with that last breath he took a piece...

Everything went well until the 21st week. We went for a scan and were told that they “Couldn’t find a...

My name is Iona McDonald and I fell pregnant with my first baby at 16 years old.

I would argue that being a funeral director is one of, if not the most rewarding jobs that anybody could...

My son Tom, our first child, was born in 1980 and only lived a short time. I felt very young...

Although I never experienced the grief of Katheryn’s death, I do feel great sadness for my parents that they didn't...

Every day in the United Kingdom 15 babies die before, during or shortly after birth. On average that’s about one...

I’ve been in my role for the past 14 years and I have worked with Sands ever since, welcoming bereavement...

I am Erica Stewart, a proud grandmother to 13 grandchildren. Sadly three of my grandchildren (all boys) have died due...

My name is Derek and my partner Liz and I lost Ruby just six hours after she was born at...

Hello. My name is Emma Kedge, Chair of Sands’ Surrey support group, and this is my story.

Both National Bereavement Care Pathway professional stakeholder events, held last week in Manchester and London, were fully booked, with around...

In my last blog I talked about the parent stakeholder workshops we ran earlier in the year. These were absolutely...

Father and son duo Joe and Paul Molloy completed their challenge to travel over 400 miles from Ireland’s most southern...

I see my role as twofold: to draw in the strands of great practice, current guidance and research that already...

Ahead of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Annual Midwifery Awards on 7 March 2017 Cheryl Titherly, Bereavement Care Manager...

The care that bereaved parents receive in hospital following the death of their baby is crucial. For the rest of...

We’ve been working hard over recent months to improve our website and to ensure it presents Sands for what it...

On 25th May 2016 Adam Leyton set off with a mission to beat a world record by visiting 12 countries...

On Sunday 1 May 2016, the unthinkable happened to Andy and Michelle Cottle; on the day that their baby had...

Andy competed in the London 100 cycle event for Sands and he has so far raised well over £10,000. Which...

Our new film highlights the work Sands does supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, improving bereavement care...

My daughter Philomena was born over 6 years ago and I have thought of her every day since then.

Our new film highlights the work Sands does supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, improving bereavement care...

Our new film highlights the work Sands does supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, improving bereavement care...