Supporting bereaved employees affected by pregnancy or baby loss is a business imperative – here’s why After three years of dedicated work funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), we at Sands are... Posted 30 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2025
Baby loss in South Asian communities: Siblings must be part of the conversation We are incredibly grateful to Sita for sharing her story with us as part of South Asian Heritage Month (18... Posted 28 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2025
Postcode lottery in NHS mental health care leaves bereaved parents without vital support. Only 1 in 6 bereaved parents across the UK who need NHS mental health support are able to access this. Posted 10 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2025
Sands responds to the 10 Year Health Plan for England Yesterday, the Government announced the 10 Year Health Pan for England. This is a big moment – and one we’ve... Posted 4 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2025
Breaking news: win for Sands campaigners Today, 23 June 2025, we welcomed an announcement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting... Posted 23 ਜੂਨ 2025
Northern Ireland ministers launch public consultation on Baby Loss Certificate Scheme A public consultation seeking views on a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme has launched in Northern Ireland. Posted 17 ਜੂਨ 2025
Together we are Sands: strengthening our brand We’re proud to share with you the strengthened Sands brand, created with the Sands community. Posted 16 ਜੂਨ 2025
What being part of the Sands community means to different people This Sands Awareness Week we’re celebrating our Sands community. Posted 16 ਜੂਨ 2025
‘Fairy godmother’ retired Midwife and Health Visitor Wins Elaine Thorp Award 2025 for Bereavement Care Janine Dougan, retired Midwife and Health Visitor in Northern Ireland, has won the Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care from... Posted 10 ਜੂਨ 2025
Accessing baby loss support in the LGBTQIA+ community It is so important for people from all backgrounds to be able to access proper care and support when they... Posted 28 ਮਈ 2025
The Sands and Tommy's Joint Policy Unit Saving Babies' Lives Report calls for the Government to take action Today, Sands and Tommy’s Joint Policy Unit published their latest Saving Babies’ Lives Progress Report, which shows the failure to... Posted 21 ਮਈ 2025
Sands’ pregnancy and baby loss support resources are now available in an audio format We know that pregnancy and baby loss can affect anyone, but for those who have a visual impairment, have a... Posted 19 ਮਈ 2025
Improving how we talk about babies’ movements in pregnancy Sands has published a report today on a project that aimed to learn more about how babies’ movements are talked... Posted 12 ਮਈ 2025
MBRRACE-UK data confirms stark inequalities in baby loss across the UK MBRRACE-UK data confirms stark inequalities in baby loss across the UK The latest report from MBRRACE-UK report shows rate of... Posted 8 ਮਈ 2025
ONS baby deaths data show very little improvement in saving babies’ lives Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today show that 2023 neonatal mortality rates were higher in England... Posted 22 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 2025