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The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill to support bereaved parents with leave and pay

The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill has taken the final step towards becoming law. The Bill proposes introducing a...

A new memorial tree for bereaved parents and their families to remember their babies who have died was unveiled by...

A guaranteed right to bereavement leave and pay for parents who lose a child is expected to come into force...

Bereaved mothers have shared their stories in a powerful film aimed at breaking the stigma around miscarriage and stillbirth. Continue...

The charity, Teddy's Wish, is inviting parents whose babies have died to a retreat. The retreat has been set up...

At 23 weeks and six days I went into labour and gave birth to my beautifully formed little boy.

Introduction Sands Volunteers and supporters have for many years used balloon releases as a way of raising awareness and remembering...

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In a new report, Sands and the ‘Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group’ has called for the government to take action...