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Latest updates from Sands

10-year Health Plan for England is announced

Sands responds to the 10 Year Health Plan for England

Yesterday, the Government announced the 10 Year Health Pan for England. This is a big moment – and one we’ve...

Posted 4 July 2025

Sands campaigners secure a win. Graphic of group of parents celebrating

Breaking news: win for Sands campaigners

Today, 23 June 2025, we welcomed an announcement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting...

Posted 23 June 2025

Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with Sands volunteers Kelly Barnes and Rachel McGonigle at the launch of the consultation on a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme

Northern Ireland ministers launch public consultation on Baby Loss Certificate Scheme

A public consultation seeking views on a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme has launched in Northern Ireland.

Posted 17 June 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

Trek Together

Walking & Trekking

13 September 2025

Scottish Half Marathon and 10k

Run 10K

Run a Half Marathon

17 August 2025

South Coast Challenge

Ultra Challenge