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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 November 2024

Sands United Governance Project Manager

Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby loss receives the support...

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10 December 2024

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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 November 2024

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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 November 2024

Sands announces new Chair of Trustees, Vice-Chairs and Treasurer

We are announcing some important changes to our Board of Trustees.

Posted 18 November 2024

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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 November 2024

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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 November 2024

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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

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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

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