Sands responds to the Change NHS consultation The Government's public consultation will help shape the future of the NHS for the next 10 years. Posted 2 Rhagfyr 2024
Sands is a finalist of Benefact Group’s Charity Heroes Award 2024! We’re pleased to announce that Sands is a finalist of the Benefact Group’s Charity Heroes Awards 2024, a new awards... Posted 28 Tachwedd 2024
Resources for professionals supporting bereaved parents in England Sands is pleased to share that as part of the National Bereavement Care Pathway in England, we have updated the... Posted 22 Tachwedd 2024
Professionals should be led by parents' choice of words when talking about pregnancy loss Sands supported a UCL research project 'Acceptability in pregnancy loss language' by involving bereaved parents in the study. Posted 21 Tachwedd 2024
Sands announces new Chair of Trustees, Vice-Chairs and Treasurer We are announcing some important changes to our Board of Trustees. Posted 18 Tachwedd 2024
Sands backs House of Lords call for action on preterm births Read our response to The Preterm Birth Committee’s report ‘Preterm birth: Reducing risks and improving lives’. Posted 14 Tachwedd 2024
Well attended baby loss event in Parliament. Find out what happened at an event in Parliament jointly hosted by Sands, Tommy's and our Joint Policy Unit. Posted 8 Tachwedd 2024
ONS stillbirth statistics show lack of progress on saving babies’ lives In 2023 the stillbirth rate in England and Wales remained at the same level as it was in 2022. Posted 28 Hydref 2024
Breaking Cultural Silence Around Baby Loss in Black Communities We are incredibly grateful to Helena for sharing her story with us as part of Black History Month. Posted 22 Hydref 2024
Better care for bereaved parents in Northern Ireland Sands is introducing a National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) in Northern Ireland. Posted 14 Hydref 2024
How Sands Volunteers support bereaved families during Baby Loss Awareness Week Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) is a time for people to come together, raise awareness of pregnancy and baby... Posted 12 Hydref 2024
Government extends Baby Loss Certificate in England This Baby Loss Awareness Week, the government has announced that all parents in England who have lost a baby or... Posted 9 Hydref 2024
Sands responds to publication of the CQC Maternity Inspection Programme report The CQC report makes clear that in some cases where babies die there has been a failure to provide safe... Posted 19 Medi 2024
Better bereavement care for people in Wales who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss Sands will be supporting the National Strategic Clinical Network for Maternity and Neonatal Services to create tailored bereavement care pathways... Posted 13 Medi 2024
Sands responds to Lord Darzi’s independent investigation of the NHS in England Government review identifies maternity services as an area of concern that must be addressed. Posted 12 Medi 2024