We work in partnership with other organisations and networks to pool our collective knowledge and resources to make a bigger impact.
We campaign across the UK to raise awareness of the issues in relation to pregnancy and baby loss, obtain widespread commitment to reducing the number of babies dying, and ensure the right care and support is available at the right time after the death of a baby.
We hold the Government to account, for example by monitoring and analysing available data on the numbers of babies dying and tracking this against national targets.
Find out about how we are doing this and how you can support us below.
Sharing evidence
We gather feedback and information from bereaved parents, professionals and health services to inform government policy and support practice.
We have submitted evidence to:
- The Health Select Committee Inquiry into the safety of maternity services in England. Bereaved dad, Darren, also gave evidence. Read about the Health Select Committee Inquiry.
- Our Chief Executive, Clea Harmer, was invited to give evidence to the House of Lords Pre-term Birth Committee. Read about Clea giving evidence.
- We submitted evidence to the APPG on Birth Trauma’s Inquiry into the causes of Birth Trauma.
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Every year during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 to 15 October) we work with other charities to influence policy to improve bereavement care and reduce baby death. Read more about Baby Loss Awareness Week.
It has become usual for there be a Baby Loss Awareness Debate in the House of Commons each year. You can read last year's debate on parliament's website.
As the leader of the Baby Loss Awareness Week Alliance we are so proud that Baby Loss Awareness Week won the award for best campaign at the GloMama Awards 2024. Read about the 2024 GloMama Awards.
Pregnancy and Baby Charities Network
As a member of the Pregnancy and Baby Charities Network, Sands has worked collaboratively with over 20 other organisations over a number of years to influence policy in order to address inequalities and improve outcomes across the country.
Read more about the network and download our Manifesto.
Joint Policy Unit
In 2022, Sands and Tommy’s came together to form a Joint Policy Unit. Together we are focussed on achieving policy change that will save more babies’ lives during pregnancy and the neonatal period and on tackling inequalities in loss, so that everyone can benefit from the best possible outcomes.