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The National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) Cymru consists of care pathways, training and resources to improve bereavement care following pregnancy and baby loss.

NBCP Cymru covers five types of losses:

  • Miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy
  • Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly
  • Stillbirth
  • Neonatal death
  • Sudden unexpected death of an infant

It sets out nationally recognised practical guidance for team practice and family experience so care is equitable and expectations are clear.

Resources for healthcare staff

The NBCP Cymru pathways will be available soon.

Resources for staff in Wales are hosted on Padlet. Resources for staff in Wales

How is the NBCP being implemented in Wales?

NBCP Cymru has been developed with national partners, professional development groups, third sector, Health Improvement Wales and bereaved parents. It is commissioned by the Welsh Government and supported by the National Networks for Maternity and Neonatal and Child Health.  

Through extensive consultation and co-development, the production of five national bereavement care pathways, supporting guidance documentation and 13 resource packages set out nationally recognised practical guidance. This aims to ensure that care is equitable and expectations are clear for team practice and family experience. 

During the next phase of implementation, there will be a series of pathway troubleshooting events alongside Communities of Practice which will support practical application of the pathways.

Partners and supporting organisations

Led by Sands, NBCP Cymru is delivered in collaboration with:

Involvement from bereaved families

Bereaved families continue to drive and influence this vital work and through the launch of a dedicated Insights platform, we are growing opportunities for families to get involved in a way that is right for them.

If you are a bereaved parent in Wales and would like to find out more about how you can get involved please complete this short sign-up form and a member of the Sands team will be in touch. 

Find out more

If you are working alongside bereaved families in Wales and would like to find out more about opportunities for professional development, please contact chloe.lazenby@sands.org.uk.

You can also sign up to Sands' Professionals Bulletin below.   Sign up to our Professionals Bulletin

 

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