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Closing the Maternity Consortium

Léa Maquin, Maternity Consortium Co-ordinator and Engagement Lead, explains the programme of work, its impact and how the Consortium’s published...

Posted 26 March 2026

White text on a purple background reads: Sands' evidence to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation in England

Blog: We need to completely reform the system – Sands’ evidence to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation in England

In this blog, Jessica Reeves, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns details Sands’ evidence, recently submitted to Baroness Amos’ investigation...

Posted 26 March 2026

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Sands launches Say Their Name Day in the UK

An important opportunity for bereaved parents to say their baby’s name, and to hear it from others.

Posted 25 March 2026

Your stories of baby loss

Jemma's Story

In August 2017 at 39 weeks and three days pregnant Jemma received the worst news that her baby boy Brody had passed away. In the weeks that followed, Jemma discovered that she had a Group B Strep infection what had made its way to Brody once her waters had broken. In memory of her son, who will always be a part of her, Jemma wants to drive awareness of baby loss and stillbirth and educate people about Group B Strep.

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Danny's story - a story shared from Australia for Say Their Name Day

Just over 15 years ago, my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child and we were beyond excited.

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Fundraise for Sands and help support anyone affected by baby loss

Trek Together

Walking & Trekking

12 September 2026

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Manchester Marathon

Run a Marathon

19 April 2026

Isle of Wight Challenge

Ultra Challenge