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Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued in England

Government announces 100,000 baby loss certificates have been issued in England

Today the government has announced that over 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued in England. The baby loss...

Posted 8 April 2025

Saj reading from a book

Navigating Baby Loss and Finding Strength During Ramadan: A Father's Journey

In this heartfelt blog post, Saj shares the story of his son Haroon and the role of his faith in...

Posted 17 March 2025

A woman dressed in black smiles while holding a clear “GloMama Awards – Best Charity” trophy at a formal awards ceremony, with guests seated behind her.

Wins for Sands and Baby Loss Awareness Week at the GLOMAMA Awards

Sands has won the Charity of the Year Award at the 2025 GLOMAMA Awards. Whilst, Baby Loss Awareness Week has...

Posted 17 March 2025

Your stories of baby loss

Christine and Billy's story

We would like to thank Christine and her daughter, Lisa, for bravely sharing their story with us.

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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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Fundraise for Sands and help support anyone affected by baby loss

group of women trekking

Trek Together

Walking & Trekking

13 September 2025

two runners linking arms and running in Sands vests

Manchester Marathon

Hikers hiking in the dark with head torches.

Snowdon by Night Hike

Walking & Trekking