About Us
Sands is the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. We operate throughout the UK, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, working to improve the care bereaved parents receive, and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies’ lives.
Press releases
Sands Helpline is here for bereaved dads on Father’s Day
Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity) is extending the opening hours of its Freephone Helpline on the weekend of Father’s Day so that any... read more
11.06.2019 • By Sands
National Bereavement Care Pathway helps improve care received by parents
A project to improve the quality of care that bereaved families receive when their baby dies has been found to be making a big difference, and... read more
10.05.2019 • By Sands
Bereaved mother’s new book explores the death of a baby for younger...
A bereaved mother from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire has produced a new children’s picture book called In the Stars. Sam Kitson had... read more
08.02.2019 • By Sands
Innovative app launched to support bereaved parents, families and...
Sands (the stillbirth and neonatal death charity) is always looking to improve and expand on the different ways it offers bereavement support and... read more
18.09.2018 • By Sands
New bereavement suite opened at Northwick Park Hospital
Parents in London, who have been given the devastating news that their baby has died, will now have a peaceful and private place to spend precious... read more
12.09.2018 • By Sands
More NHS trusts join the National Bereavement Care Pathway
Partners working on the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) for pregnancy and baby loss, including Sands, have published a report to coincide... read more
17.04.2018 • By Sands
Cambridgeshire Sands group opens to offer support to bereaved parents
Bereaved parents in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas are inviting local people who have also been affected by the death of a baby, to... read more
15.01.2018 • By Sands
CuddleCot donation will help bereaved parents to grieve
Bereaved parents at Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) support groups across the North West of England have joined forces to provide... read more
11.01.2018 • By Sands
Bereaved families invited to candlelit service to remember their babies
With the festive season nearly upon us, Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) is organising a series of remembrance services across the UK... read more
14.11.2017 • By Sands
Couple ask for charity donations instead of wedding presents
A couple celebrating their wedding asked their guests to make a donation to Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) instead of buying them... read more
03.11.2017 • By Sands
Charities call for end to postcode lottery of care for bereaved parents
A coalition of more than 40 charities working to prevent baby deaths and pregnancy loss is today urging an end to the postcode lottery in... read more
09.10.2017 • By Sands
#15babiesaday initiative joins forces with Refuge
On Thursday 15 th June Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) erected washing lines with 15 baby grows hanging from them, in iconic... read more
04.07.2017 • By Sands
Stockport Sands group re-launches to offer support to bereaved parents
Bereaved mums and dads in Stockport and High Peak areas are inviting people who have been affected by the death of a baby, to come along to the... read more
26.06.2017 • By Sands
#15babiesaday initiative to raise awareness that 15 babies die every day
On Thursday 15 th June Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) will erect washing lines with 15 baby grows hanging from them, in iconic... read more
15.06.2017 • By Sands
Lincoln Sands bereavement support group under threat of closure
Bereaved mums and dads in Lincoln could be without the help and support they need after the death of a baby, as the local Lincoln Sands... read more
03.05.2017 • By Sands
New Sands Freephone Helpline number introduced for bereaved parents
With the introduction of a new Freephone number, bereaved parents and their families will no longer have to worry about the cost of calling the... read more
05.04.2017 • By Sands
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Bereavement Team excel to win...
The Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Bereavement Team is celebrating after winning the Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Award... read more
13.03.2017 • By Sands
Peterborough and Stamford Sands group search for befrienders and treasurer
Members of the Peterborough and Stamford Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) support group are appealing to the local community to help... read more
09.03.2017 • By Sands
Norfolk Sands group re-launches to offer support to bereaved parents
Bereaved mums and dads in Norfolk are inviting people who have been affected by the death of a baby, to come along to the re-launch of the local... read more
15.02.2017 • By Sands
New Wakefield and District Sands group opens to support bereaved parents
Bereaved mums and dads in Wakefield, Dewsbury and Pontefract are inviting local people who have also been affected by the death of a baby, to come... read more
23.01.2017 • By Sands
New Monmouthshire Sands group opens to support bereaved parents
Bereaved mums and dads in Monmouthshire are inviting local people who have also been affected by the death of a baby, to come along to the launch... read more
03.01.2017 • By Sands
Sands Helpline to open on Christmas Day and New Year to support bereaved...
Sands (Stillbirth & neonatal death charity) knows that the festive period may be a particularly sad and upsetting time for parents who have... read more
07.12.2016 • By Sands
Lights of Love Service – join Sands to remember babies and loved ones no...
Lights of Love Service – join Sands to remember babies and loved ones no longer with us With the festive season nearly upon us, Sands, the... read more
21.11.2016 • By Sands
Matt Allwright beats The Chaser and donates £17,000 to Sands
Sands ambassador and Rogue Traders presenter, Matt Allwright, appeared on a special celebrity edition of quiz show The Chase yesterday.... read more
31.10.2016 • By Sands
