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A health professional's hand holds the hand of a pregnant woman in a sympathetic gesture

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

Some words and phrases commonly used in the context of pregnancy loss are unacceptable to bereaved parents, according to research...

Posted 21 十一月 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 十一月 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 十一月 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