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Professionals should be led by parents' choice of words when talking about pregnancy loss

Sands supported a UCL research project 'Acceptability in pregnancy loss language' by involving bereaved parents in the study.

Posted 21 November 2024

David Hall, Sands' Chair of Trustees

Sands announces new Chair of Trustees, Vice-Chairs and Treasurer

We are announcing some important changes to our Board of Trustees.

Posted 18 November 2024

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Sands backs House of Lords call for action on preterm births

Read our response to The Preterm Birth Committee’s report ‘Preterm birth: Reducing risks and improving lives’.

Posted 14 November 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