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Black Stone Cherry release exclusive video of song about miscarriage

Sands is working with the band Black Stone Cherry whose guitarist Ben Wells has recorded a spoken word video of...

Posted 9 July 2026

South Asian Heritage Month: Lighting the Way Through Baby Loss – Sands Diyas Made with the Love of a Mother’s Hands

What is South Asian Heritage Month? This month marks South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM), an annual celebration of the rich...

Posted 1 July 2026

National Bereavement Care Pathway launched in Wales

The National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) Cymru, delivered in collaboration with Sands, has been published in Wales.

Posted 30 June 2026

TFMR: “We were given the news that Leo had severe brain anomalies” – Callum’s Story

Callum shares how at 33 weeks pregnant, he and his wife were given the news that their baby boy Leo had severe brain anomalies resulting in a Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR). After losing Leo, Callum shares some of the valuable support he and his wife received from family and friends and how he’s also found joining Sands United Kent, where he can talk honestly about his loss extremely helpful. He also shares that he’s signed up to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon this October for Sands in Leo’s memory, and to use this horrendous experience for good to help other people going through baby loss.

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Gabriella’s Stillbirth – No reason why it happened - Shelly’s story

Shelly shares how one of the main things she’s struggled with since the stillbirth of her daughter Gabriella Grace is not knowing why it happened. When she saw the consultant six weeks after Gabriella died, he said, "Just one of those things." 15 years on things are still very difficult. Shelly shares how she struggles with anxiety and always fears the worst, struggles seeing healthcare professionals, and how her relationship with her living kids can sometimes be tricky because of her constant need to know where they are. She reflects how she will never be the same person again.

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Black Stone Cherry release exclusive video of song about miscarriage

South Asian Heritage Month: Lighting the Way Through Baby Loss – Sands Diyas Made with the Love of a Mother’s Hands

National Bereavement Care Pathway launched in Wales

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TFMR: “We were given the news that Leo had severe brain anomalies” – Callum’s Story

Gabriella’s Stillbirth – No reason why it happened - Shelly’s story

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