Sands - baby loss charity

Moving into a new year can be emotional for those who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss, especially if you are newly bereaved and leaving your baby’s birth year behind. We are sending our wonderful community our best wishes, love and hope for the New Year ahead 💙🧡 sands.org.uk/support

We are hiring! ⭐ Finance Reporting Business Partner ⭐ Bereavement Support and Outreach Coordinator for Black Communities (21 hours per week) Learn more and apply ➡️ sands.org.uk/jobs We can offer you: 🏡 Remote working + allowance 🏖️ 29 days of annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays 📝 Life insurance 😀 Flexible working

📰 Sands volunteer, Raj Chagger, has been recognised with multiple awards for his volunteering as Manager of Sands United FC Nottingham in 2024. Raj has won 3 awards this year, after setting up the team in January 2023 in memory of his son, Riaan. Read more about Raj's year ➡️ sands.org.uk/rajimpact2024

Good luck to Emmanuel Sonubi who takes to the Black Chair this evening representing Sands on Celebrity Mastermind. You can see how he gets on answering questions about his Specialist Subject, The Twilight Books by Stephenie Meyer tonight on BBC Two at 7.30pm on Celebrity Mastermind. Wishing Emmanuel all the best 💙🧡

“Our baby was desperately wanted… It was the impossible choice. The torture and heartbreak will last our whole lives.” – Sally, bereaved mum Thank you for sharing, Sally 💙🧡 Termination for Medical Reasons is something that many parents and families go through, but that we often hear very little about. People who experience TFMR often feel unable to speak about their experience and feel that they have nowhere to turn for bereavement support. We are here for you. We are pleased to be running TFMR focussed monthly support meetings from the new year, for those that have experienced TFMR (though all are welcome to our general support meetings too). They will be a safe and confidential space for you to connect with others who have a shared experience, in addition to our general support channels. Register your place today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ei5H6xTs [Image description: Illustration of a couple on the right hand side hugging. Text reads 'TFMR is baby loss'.

We want to let you know about our Helpline hours over the coming festive break. We know that this can be a very difficult time for those who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss. Please take time to look after yourself and spend the time in a way that is right for you 💙🧡 ➡️ sands.org.uk/support [Image description: Illustration of snowy winter scene with a snowman looking into the distance. Sands Helpline hours are Tuesday 24th from 10am to 12pm. Closed 25th and 26th December. Open 10am -12pm on 27th, 30th and 31st December. Close on January 1st. Normal hours resume 2nd January]

We’re thinking of everyone that won’t be able to spend Hannukah with their baby or a loved one 💙🧡 Our Helpline is open over the holidays. You may also find our other support channels helpful like our Online Community, Facebook Groups or Support Resources on our website. sands.org.uk/support [Image description: Image of a Hanukkah menorah burning candles and Helpline opening hours.Text reads: Sands Helpline. Telephone 0808 164 3332, email helpline@sands.org.uk. For all support options visit sands.org.uk/support. Helpline hours are Tuesday 24th Dec 10 am - 12pm. Closed 25th and 26th Dec. Open from 10am - 12pm on 27th, 30th and 31st Dec. Closed on 1st Jan 2025. Normal hours resume on 2nd Jan.]

We are thinking of you today 💙🧡 We know that today will be difficult for many of you, but we hope that you can spend the day in a way that is right for you ✨ Our Helpline is open over the festive break. You may also find our other support channels helpful like our Online Community, Facebook Groups or Support Resources on our website. sands.org.uk/support [Image description: Illustrated winter scene with lots of people standing around an outdoor Christmas tree and snow falling from the sky. Text reads "Thinking of you. Have a restful day"]

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to provide dedicated online support meetings for those that have experienced Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR). There are many families affected by TFMR in the Sands community, we hope this will be an opportunity for individuals, couples and families to attend a meeting and connect with others in a safe and confidential space, in addition to using our general support channels 💙🧡 First session takes place on: 🗓️ Thu 9 January 2025 🕑 7:30-9:00pm 🖥️ MS Teams There is a limited number of 12 places (individuals or couples). This is to make sure it remains a safe and helpful gathering that offers every participant the opportunity to share how they feel if they are ready to do so. Register your place today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ei5H6xTs

We want to let you know about our Helpline hours over the coming festive break. We know that this can be a very difficult time for those who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss. Please take time to look after yourself and spend the time in a way that is right for you 💙🧡 ➡️ sands.org.uk/support [Image description: illustrated winter scene with a snowman looking into the distance. Text reads: Sands Helpline. Telephone 0808 164 3332, email helpline@sands.org.uk. For all support options visit sands.org.uk/support. Helpline hours are Tuesday 24th Dec 10 am - 12pm. Closed 25th and 26th Dec. Open from 10am - 12pm on 27th, 30th and 31st Dec. Closed on 1st Jan 2025. Normal hours resume on 2nd Jan.]