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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

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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“After my miscarriage my whole body hurt” - Morgan’s Story

When Morgan had confirmation of a miscarriage in the Early Pregnancy Unit, (EPU), her heart broke into a million pieces. For two days she barely spoke. She didn’t eat or sleep and had no guidance on what would happen next. When she contacted her workplace, she was told she’d get a maximum of 10 days paid leave. Morgan doesn’t believe 10 days off work is enough for a parent to recover physically and emotionally from a miscarriage.

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Latest updates from Sands

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

“After my miscarriage my whole body hurt” - Morgan’s Story

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