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10-year Health Plan for England is announced

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 July 2025
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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 June 2025
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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 June 2025

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Seyi's Story - Volunteers Week 2025

I’ve been with Sands for around two years, having started in May 2023. I saw a post online and felt inspired to join Sands’ round table to help raise the profile of baby loss in Black communities.

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Jean's Story - Volunteers Week 2025

I am a keen knitter, and I found out that Sands needed blankets to include in memory boxes, so I began knitting them.

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