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Pregnant woman is examined using a sonogram

ONS stillbirth statistics show lack of progress on saving babies’ lives

In 2023 the stillbirth rate in England and Wales remained at the same level as it was in 2022.

Posted 28 October 2024

An image of Helena stood behind a desk displaying her personalised baby loss books

Breaking Cultural Silence Around Baby Loss in Black Communities

We are incredibly grateful to Helena for sharing her story with us as part of Black History Month. She bravely...

Posted 22 October 2024

From left to right: Heather Reid (Interim Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals at the Public Health Agency (PHA) Northern Ireland), Melissa Crockett (NBCP NI Manager), Mike Nesbitt (Minister of Health), Caroline Keown (Chief Midwifery Officer)

Better care for bereaved parents in Northern Ireland

Sands is introducing a National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) in Northern Ireland to improve care for people who have experienced...

Posted 14 October 2024

Your stories of baby loss

Asiya's Impact - South Asian Heritage Month

I’m Asiya, and I’ve been volunteering for Sands Roundtable for around two years.

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Finding the Words - Raj's story

Raj has shared his story for the Sands Awareness Week Finding the Words campaign.

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Fundraise for Sands and help support anyone affected by baby loss

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Manchester Marathon

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Isle of Wight Challenge

Ultra Challenge

Walking & Trekking

Jurassic Coast Challengers

Jurassic Coast Challenge

Ultra Challenge

Walking & Trekking