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Bereavement care standards embedded in NHS England maternity and neonatal plans

This is a major success for Sands, our supporters and campaigners, and key partners.

Posted 3 November 2025

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Helping bereaved parents after pregnancy or baby loss – Seyi’s story

We’re very grateful to Seyi for sharing her story as part of Black History Month and ahead of National Befriending...

Posted 27 October 2025

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UK government launches bereavement leave consultation

You can let the UK Government know it's essential that all bereaved parents can access paid leave.

Posted 23 October 2025

Your stories of baby loss

Ellen's story

I’ll start by saying that I’m childless. We (me and my husband) wanted to have a child, but have been unable to – there’s been no choice in the matter.

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Paige's story

Harrison was born on 9 October 2015 weighing 5 pound 6 ounces after being induced at 37 weeks due to getting Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in my pregnancy. Harrison was in perfect health.

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19 April 2026

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