Statement from Sands Chief Executive Clea Harmer on Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, speaking out about her miscarriage Clea Harmer, Chief Executive at Sands, said: “We are so very sorry to hear that Meghan and Harry went through... Posted 25 November 2020
Welcome to our new trustees All of our new trustees - Sangeeta Agnihotri, Shetal Joshi (Ksavi), Sarah Threadgould and Kelly Williams - have a deep... Posted 19 November 2020
MPs debate the impact of COVID-19 on people affected by pregnancy and baby loss On Thursday 5th November MPs came together to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on those experiencing pregnancy and baby loss... Posted 13 November 2020
Coronavirus Community Support Fund Right now, COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on both bereaved parents and NHS staff and we know that the... Posted 20 October 2020
HRH Duchess of Cambridge supports Baby Loss Awareness Week 2020 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge showed her support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) when she met... Posted 15 October 2020
New partnership with Dope Black Mums and Dope Black Dads Sands is delighted and proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Dope Black Mums and Dope Black Dads. This transformative... Posted 2 October 2020
'Loving You From Here' book published A new book Loving You From Here - Stories of Grief, Hope and Growth When a Baby Dies by Susan... Posted 1 October 2020
Sands welcomes Genelle Aldred as new Ambassador We are delighted that broadcaster and journalist Genelle Aldred has agreed to become an Ambassador for Sands. Genelle has worked... Posted 28 September 2020
Sands United FC teams are FA Grassroots Awards winners! Three Sands United football teams have been recognised by the FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards for the difference they... Posted 14 September 2020
Statement from our CEO Clea Harmer on how Sands has responded to the impact of Covid-19 An open letter from Sands Chief Executive Clea Harmer on the impact of Covid-19 and the steps the charity has... Posted 10 September 2020
New NHS guidance on partners of pregnant women in England attending scans New NHS England guidance has been published to support maternity services in allowing partners and other visitors to accompany pregnant... Posted 9 September 2020
Resilience Fund appeal from Sands CEO An important message from Sands CEO Clea Harmer appealing for support to ensure the stability of Sands future. Dear Supporters... Posted 8 September 2020
Explaining unexpected baby scan news to expectant parents New scanning protocols have been drawn up for the thousands of expectant parents affected by pregnancy complications each year. Research... Posted 6 August 2020
Humble Bundle partners with Sands We are delighted to announce that we have been selected by Humble Bundle as their designated charity for their July... Posted 4 August 2020
Sands welcome Jeremy Hunt’s announcement about inquiry into Maternity Safety We welcome Jeremy Hunt’s announcement that the Health and Social Care committee have launched an inquiry into Maternity Safety. It... Posted 24 July 2020