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
Wellcome Leap In Utero – harnessing new technologies for next generation antenatal care Led by Sands Trustee, Professor Sarah Stock, Wellcome Leap In Utero is a $50 million global programme focused on developing... Posted 22 October 2025
Baby loss certificates to be made available in Wales Sands has welcomed the announcement by Welsh Government minister Sarah Murphy that the Welsh Government is committed to introducing baby... Posted 15 October 2025
Bereaved parents in Wales launch petition for Welsh Government targets to save babies’ lives Next Welsh Government must commit to improving maternity safety and bereavement care for everyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss. Posted 14 October 2025
Prioritise self-care with the new Sands Wellbeing Box for anyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss This World Mental Health Day, 10 0ctober, we are highlighting that our new Sands Wellbeing Box is now available to... Posted 10 October 2025
How I navigated baby loss and managed cultural expectations – Tolu’s story We’re very grateful to Tolu for sharing her story as part of The Motherhood Group’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week... Posted 22 September 2025
Could you join our Board of Trustees? We are looking for a number of Trustees to join our Board of Trustees , to help us save babies’... Posted 11 September 2025
New Sands supported research highlights the difference independent advocates make to maternity and neonatal care Research supported by Sands finds Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) role provides vital support to bereaved families. Posted 8 August 2025
Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day: Pooja shares her experience of loss We’re incredibly grateful to Pooja for sharing her story with us for Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day. Pooja talks bravely about... Posted 31 July 2025
Supporting bereaved employees affected by pregnancy or baby loss is a business imperative – here’s why After three years of dedicated work funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), we at Sands are... Posted 30 July 2025
Baby loss in South Asian communities: Siblings must be part of the conversation We are incredibly grateful to Sita for sharing her story with us as part of South Asian Heritage Month (18... Posted 28 July 2025
Postcode lottery in NHS mental health care leaves bereaved parents without vital support. Only 1 in 6 bereaved parents across the UK who need NHS mental health support are able to access this. Posted 10 July 2025
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
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
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