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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 October 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 October 2024
Bereavement Support Services Officer Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby loss receives the support... Application Deadline 31 October 2024
Better care for bereaved parents in Northern Ireland Sands is introducing a National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) in Northern Ireland. Posted 14 October 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 October 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 October 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 September 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 September 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 September 2024