Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby death receives the support and care they need. We provide bereavement support services both nationally through our Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, as well as locally through a network of more than 100 regional support groups based across the UK and run by trained befrienders.
Sands works in partnership with professionals, trusts and health boards and offers a range of training programmes and bereavement care resources to ensure that every bereaved parent and family receives the best possible care wherever they are in the UK.
We promote improvements in policy and practice, and support research to better understand the causes of deaths and save babies’ lives. Sands raises awareness of baby loss and works with government, key influencers and other stakeholders to make reducing the number of babies dying a priority nationally and locally. Since 1978, Sands has grown into a UK-wide charity with a powerful vision shared by dedicated supporters, healthcare professionals, partners, staff and bereaved parents and families.
