Sands | Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

Latest updates from Sands

Could you join our Board of Trustees?

We are looking for a number of Trustees to join our Board of Trustees , to help us save babies’...

Posted 11 September 2025

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New Sands supported research highlights the difference independent advocates make to maternity and neonatal care

Research supported by Sands finds Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) role provides vital support to bereaved families.

Posted 8 August 2025

Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day: Pooja shares her experience of loss

We’re incredibly grateful to Pooja for sharing her story with us for Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day. Pooja talks bravely about...

Posted 31 July 2025

Your stories of baby loss

Seyi's Story - Volunteers Week 2025

I’ve been with Sands for around two years, having started in May 2023. I saw a post online and felt inspired to join Sands’ round table to help raise the profile of baby loss in Black communities.

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Jean's Story - Volunteers Week 2025

I am a keen knitter, and I found out that Sands needed blankets to include in memory boxes, so I began knitting them.

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Fundraise for Sands and help support anyone affected by baby loss

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Manchester Marathon

Run a Marathon

19 April 2026

Isle of Wight Challenge

Jurassic Coast Challenge