Sands - baby loss charity

Is creating a supportive environment for colleagues affected by pregnancy and baby loss important to you and your company? Join us and become a Sands Champion for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 Oct) with three easy steps 🎗 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekUaZCwD Help to raise awareness, break the stigma and drive change that can save more babies’ lives 💙🧡

If your baby died before 24 weeks gestation, in England you can request a baby loss certificate in their memory for losses that occurred on or after 1 September 2018. For those who can’t yet apply or live in other parts of the UK, we have a range of certificates that you can use to include details of your baby and keep as a memory of them 💙🧡 Available free from our shop ⬇️ sands.org.uk/certificates

Reflecting on ‘Solace of the Sea’ My exhibition 'Solace of the Sea' was a deeply moving experience, which successfully encouraged reflection and connection. It resonated profoundly with visitors, sparking meaningful conversations about baby loss. The space became a safe haven for sharing, bringing awareness to a little talked about subject. As the artist, my paintings were described by visitors as beautiful, full of love, and gentle, each one emphasising the inseparable bond between a mother and her baby, at whatever stage there was loss. The collaboration with Tulip Mazumdar and her heartfelt words enhanced the emotional depth of the experience, creating something truly powerful. Sands - baby loss charity played a vital role, offering befrienders for emotional support at the talk and private view. The exhibition also raised awareness for organisations like Tommy's and the Miscarriage Association, amplifying its reach to those affected by baby loss. This exhibition marks the beginning of a journey. We hope these works will continue to travel, opening doors for more conversations, reflection, and healing.

We have lots of opportunities to take part in research that we are supporting at the moment. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehQUbh9q Taking part in research helps to save babies’ lives and improve care and support for bereaved parents and families 💙🧡

Saying something, even if you’re worried you’ll get it wrong, is always better than saying nothing at all.

Take part in Ribbon Run this Baby Loss Awareness Week and run, walk or jog 5, 10 or 15k. On Saturday 12th October join thousands of others completing their Ribbon Run in memory of their baby 💙🩷 Help us continue to support anyone affected by the loss of a baby and show them they’re not alone. 💙 Be part of our supportive Facebook group 👕 Receive a free t-shirt ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqacuupw

We know that many of you like to get involved in Baby Loss Awareness Week taking place 9-15 October 2024 💙🩷 One way you can support Baby Loss Awareness Week is by buying merchandise from our shop and wearing your #PinkAndBlue pin 💙🩷 Join us during this important week to raise awareness and remember our much-loved babies. ➡️ sands.org.uk/blaw-shop

Last year was very special - let’s hope we can build on this more this year with more awareness, more buildings lit pink and blue, and more people openly talking about baby loss and breaking the taboo and silence around baby loss. If anyone or any companies wants to talk about what it’s like for a family to go through the loss of a baby and what they can do to help families in that situation I’m more than happy to help out to help break the silence!

You are not alone 💙🧡 Whether you’re recently bereaved, or you experienced loss long-ago, we are here. 📧 helpline@sands.org.uk 📞 0808 164 3332 Find out more about the types of support we offer ⬇️ sands.org.uk/support

Would you know what to say to a bereaved parent when they return to work following pregnancy or baby loss? We know that it's not always easy to find the right words to say. We are here to help 💙🧡 Sands' Bereavement in the Workplace training is designed to help managers and colleagues understand pregnancy and baby loss and feel more confident to support a bereaved colleague at work. Find out more about our Bereavement in the Workplace training ⬇️ sands.org.uk/BITW 📣 Free to small and medium sized organisations until March 2025 only