Sands volunteer’s impact recognised with multiple awards in 2024 Sands volunteer, Raj Chagger, has been recognised with multiple awards for his volunteering with Sands this year. Raj has won... Posted 17 Rhagfyr 2024
Teddy's Wish and Sands Announce Groundbreaking Research Initiative to Reduce Stillbirths Teddy's Wish, in partnership with Sands, is funding a pioneering research project led by Dr Sarah Murray at the University... Posted 11 Rhagfyr 2024
Latest MBRRACE report highlights urgent action needed to improve care for migrant women A new report from MBRRACE-UK today highlights the need to improve access to maternity services for migrant women who do... Posted 11 Rhagfyr 2024
Sands’ Bereavement in the Workplace training is now CPD accredited We are delighted to announce that Sands’ Bereavement in the Workplace training has achieved the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation... Posted 5 Rhagfyr 2024
Sands responds to the Change NHS consultation The Government's public consultation will help shape the future of the NHS for the next 10 years. Posted 2 Rhagfyr 2024
Sands is a finalist of Benefact Group’s Charity Heroes Award 2024! We’re pleased to announce that Sands is a finalist of the Benefact Group’s Charity Heroes Awards 2024, a new awards... Posted 28 Tachwedd 2024
Resources for professionals supporting bereaved parents in England Sands is pleased to share that as part of the National Bereavement Care Pathway in England, we have updated the... Posted 22 Tachwedd 2024
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 Tachwedd 2024
Sands announces new Chair of Trustees, Vice-Chairs and Treasurer We are announcing some important changes to our Board of Trustees. Posted 18 Tachwedd 2024
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 Tachwedd 2024
Well attended baby loss event in Parliament. Find out what happened at an event in Parliament jointly hosted by Sands, Tommy's and our Joint Policy Unit. Posted 8 Tachwedd 2024
ONS stillbirth statistics show lack of progress on saving babies’ lives In 2023 the stillbirth rate in England and Wales remained at the same level as it was in 2022. Posted 28 Hydref 2024
Breaking Cultural Silence Around Baby Loss in Black Communities We are incredibly grateful to Helena for sharing her story with us as part of Black History Month. Posted 22 Hydref 2024
Better care for bereaved parents in Northern Ireland Sands is introducing a National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) in Northern Ireland. Posted 14 Hydref 2024
How Sands Volunteers support bereaved families during Baby Loss Awareness Week Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) is a time for people to come together, raise awareness of pregnancy and baby... Posted 12 Hydref 2024