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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

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Sands responds to Baroness Amos' report

Baroness Amos has today published the final report and recommendations of the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

Posted 30 June 2026

“The preventable death of my daughter Smokey” - Alice’s Story

In September 2023 Alice and Pedro’s daughter Smokey died a preventable death in labour at 41 weeks. Alice shares how she was left begging for help in the last week of Smokey’s life and experienced a catalogue of failures in basic care. Alice reflects how the NHS should be a place where no baby dies preventably, and shares how she and Pedro will keep fighting until that becomes a reality because as part of Smokey’s legacy, they want to make sure no other baby dies a preventable death.

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“Care failed my son Aubrey” - Tom’s experience

Tom recalls how he and Ewa watched the screen as they scanned. They didn't need anyone to tell them what had happened. They could see a motionless ribcage. No movement. No heartbeat. In that moment, they knew they weren't going to get to meet their son Aubrey. As Baroness Amos publishes her Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services final report, Tom shares how the couple continue to fight for justice for their son. They hope that one day, the care that failed him will be acknowledged, and there will be some form of accountability.

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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

Sands responds to Baroness Amos' report

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“The preventable death of my daughter Smokey” - Alice’s Story

“Care failed my son Aubrey” - Tom’s experience

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