If you’d like to learn more about supporting someone at work or in the community affected by pregnancy or baby loss, we offer free webinars with information about support and training available for you and your organisation. Book your place
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Managers and HR: Bereavement in the Workplace - pregnancy and baby loss
Facilitated by a specialist Sands trainer, the session introduces the sensitive topic of pregnancy and baby loss and explores how to create a supportive and legally compliant workplace environment. Topics include compassionate communication, workplace entitlements and supporting bereaved staff returning to work.
Community settings: Support after pregnancy or baby loss
This session is facilitated by a specialist bereavement care trainer. It explores the experiences of pregnancy and baby loss and the understanding needed to provide compassionate care and support. Topics include sensitive communication, growing around grief, family experiences, culture and community, and maintaining professional boundaries and wellbeing.
What you'll learn
Facilitated live by specialist Sands trainers, the sessions explore the impact of loss, sensitive communication and best practice approaches to supporting bereaved people, whether in community or workplace environments.
Each session is centred on improving confidence, understanding and awareness around supporting those affected by pregnancy or baby loss.
About Sands' training programme
Sands provides training for those within the NHS and also beyond - because pregnancy and baby loss affects people in every part of their lives, including their workplaces, communities and support networks. As the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, Sands is committed to improving understanding and compassionate support wherever bereaved families may turn for help. These sessions are intended to share knowledge, build confidence and create supportive environments.
Managers and HR: Bereavement in the Workplace - pregnancy and baby loss
This online session is suitable for HR managers, people leaders, line managers and those who are interested in learning more about supporting colleagues and employees who experience pregnancy or baby loss. Facilitated by a specialist Sands trainer, the session introduces the sensitive topic of pregnancy and baby loss and explores how to create a supportive and legally compliant workplace environment. Topics include compassionate communication, workplace entitlements and supporting bereaved staff returning to work.
Book your placeCommunity settings: Support after pregnancy or baby loss
This training is for anyone who works or volunteers in community settings with people who are directly affected by pregnancy and baby loss. Community workers, faith leaders, peer supporters and volunteers have all attended this training. This session is facilitated by a specialist bereavement care trainer. Itexplores the experiences of pregnancy and baby loss and the understanding needed to provide compassionate care and support. Topics include sensitive communication, growing around grief, family experiences, culture and community, and maintaining professional boundaries and wellbeing.
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