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@SandsUK research, policy & campaigns, education & training (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). #BabyLoss
Joined March 2020
The Safer Pregnancy website has been developed by Sands as a result of listening to the voices of bereaved parents. The site gives reliable advice based on evidence and links to specialist guidance. Sands is here to help you stay safer during pregnancy. https://t.co/Oj8B9r9VAU
saferpregnancy.org.uk
With good advice based on evidence and links to specialist guidance, we're here to help you stay safer during pregnancy.
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Ruth is one of 7 bereaved parents leading a petition addressed to the next @WelshGovernment. She shares how she made ‘one of the best decisions’ attending a Sands group and why she’s gone on to volunteer with and campaign for Sands. Read Ruth's blog ➡️ https://t.co/oJIXMtb0F6
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We often hear the devastating impact on parents due to lengthy delays in getting post-mortem results. Investment and commitment from all four UK governments is needed to enable the provision of resilient and sustainable services. Read more➡️ https://t.co/IaN91468i1
#BabyLoss
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A report from The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) shows chronic paediatric and perinatal pathology workforce shortages.
Paediatric and perinatal pathology services are in crisis leading to long and harrowing waits for families for answers. Read an article about our latest workforce report in @guardian. https://t.co/ZH0tMREF9E Find out more:
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The iCHOOSE research team at Bristol University are inviting parents and professionals with experience of neonatal death to take part in a survey. Take part in the survey ➡️ https://t.co/geOAjq30Sb
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Madhuri, our Outreach Coordinator for South Asian communities, is attending the Roundtable on Maternity and Neonatal Inequalities today as part of the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, chaired by Baroness @ValerieAmos [1/3]
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The chairs of the APPG on Baby Loss and the APPG on Maternity welcome the news that the National Bereavement Care Pathway has been included in NHS plans to improve maternity and neonatal services in England - @AndyMacNaeMP @MichelleWelshMP
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A big thank you to @JamesEvansMS for hosting the event and to all the other members that attended and listened to bereaved parents. You can join the campaign by signing the petition to the next Welsh Government ⬇️ https://t.co/P7a1gY05RW
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The stillbirth rate in Wales has been consistently higher than the rate for the rest of the UK. There has also been a lack of sustained progress in reducing the rate of babies dying shortly after
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Yesterday, a group of bereaved parents went to @SeneddWales to share their stories and advocate for change. Ruth and Jazzmin tell us what it was like speaking to politicians and explain why we are campaigning for action to save babies’ lives and improve care in Wales. #BabyLoss
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Earlier @MichelleWelshMP asked the Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer about maternity safety. We were pleased to hear last week’s #BabyLoss debate mentioned and a recognition of how sharing personal experiences drives change. We welcome his commitment to improve maternity safety ⬇️
My question on maternity services to the Prime Minister during PMQs 👇
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We are pleased to see that Secretary of State for Health @wesstreeting attended last night's #BLAW Debate in Parliament and are grateful to the many MPs who stayed late into the evening to discuss issues around #BabyLoss
"What should have been a moment of joy became a terrifying ordeal." @WesStreeting reflects on the experiences of families who lost babies after failures in NHS maternity care. #BabyLossAwarenessWeek
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Parent petition raised in the Senedd today 📣 It was brilliant to see @JulieMorganLAB raise the petition calling for targets to save babies' lives at First Minister's Questions in the Senedd today. #BLAW #SaveBabiesLivesWales
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We welcome comments from Secretary of State for Health @wesstreeting late last night in response to the baby loss debate in Parliament that he wants bereaved families to know that “Parliament is listening, that we are learning, and that, crucially, we are acting.” #BLAW
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Today, MPs will hold the annual Baby Loss debate in the House of Commons 📣 The debate is an important moment to highlight pregnancy and baby loss in the UK Parliament and to call for action on maternity safety and bereavement care. 🔔 We will post when the debate goes live.
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Thank you @wesstreeting for confirming that you will be attending the #BLAW debate in Westminster on Monday. The debate is a significant moment for all bereaved families. We need as many MPs as possible to attend & show support. Ask your MP to attend ⬇️ https://t.co/Z6wo87z9dR
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The annual Baby Loss Awareness Week parliamentary debate will take place in Westminster on Monday 13 October. This year it will focus on the future of maternity services and the action needed to
Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, a painful time for too many. This short film contains the most important voices of all - many of whom I’ve met personally. I’ve heard their call and will be attending Monday’s debate as Health Secretary.
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#BabyLossAwarenessWeek begins today and we are proud to lead an alliance of over 130 baby loss charities who will come together to raise awareness & remember our much-loved babies💙🧡 Find out how to take part ⬇️ https://t.co/RZbhnlnFkW
#BLAW #BabyLoss
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Thank you so much @MichelleWelshMP💖💙 You can use our easy tool to contact your MP and ask them to attend the debate. Together we can make sure that the voices of bereaved parents are heard in Parliament this Baby Loss Awareness Week ⬇️ https://t.co/DdFlJpWMub
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The annual Baby Loss Awareness Week parliamentary debate will take place in Westminster on Monday 13 October. This year it will focus on the future of maternity services and the action needed to
TW: Baby loss An important call to MPs, from families who have needlessly suffered the loss of a baby, to attend the Baby Loss debate on 13th October - please watch 🎥 📢 Contact your MP and encourage them to take part in the debate: https://t.co/nBlWDDsw7Y
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Great to be at #matsafety2025 sharing impact and learning from our work on improving information and guidance about babies movements in pregnancy. Come say hi at poster stand 4!
The day of our National Maternity Safety Conference has arrived! 🙌 If you’re joining us today, be sure to join in the conversation on social media using #MatSafety2025 and tag us @babylifeline. #BabyLifeline #MaternityConference
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On Monday 13 October MPs will hold the annual #BabyLoss debate in the House of Commons. Help us highlight the issue of pregnancy and baby loss in the UK Parliament and call for action on maternity safety and bereavement care. Ask your MP to attend ⬇️ https://t.co/RTTByUEwlv
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Many pregnant women and people are not being provided with the interpretation support they need 💬 A new Sands & @tommys Maternity Consortium report sets out recommendations to improve access and consistency. Read the report ⬇️ https://t.co/CkCGozWEww
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