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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

Kelly's Story

Kelly, a bereaved mother from Northern Ireland, who has had 11 miscarriages speaks about the impact of having to take sick leave for this at work, and how the introduction of two weeks paid leave for parents in Northern Ireland who've experienced miscarriage will make a positive difference in acknowledging the loss.

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Karina's Story

Karina shares after experiencing two miscarriages, in September 2022 and February 2023, how the support and kind gestures from her colleagues at Ulster Bank, part of the NatWest Group, made a difference to her.

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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