Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK.
Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.
Sands provides bereavement support services both nationally through its freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups. Sands works in partnership with health care 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.
You may find it helpful to download the Sands App (please click on the image below)
SANDS - Stillbirth & Neonatal death charity
The Sands National Helpline provides a safe, confidential place for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby. Whether your baby died long ago or recently, they are there for you.
Telephone: 0808 164 3332
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 164 3332
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
Please click on image to download support app
Local Sands Groups near you Tayside
Tayside Sands is the local group of the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society covering the Tayside Area, Dundee, Perthshire and Angus.
If you live outside Tayside you can find details of your local Sands group on the Sands website. All groups have local befrienders who have experienced the loss of a baby and are available to talk to you.
Call Tayside Sands on 07508 816 939. You can also private message via Tayside Sands Facebook page. Tayside Sands work very closely with NHS Tayside, providing us with memory boxes, equipment and helping with our annual baby memorial services.
If you live outside Tayside you can find details of your local Sands group on the Sands website. All groups have local befrienders who have experienced the loss of a baby and are available to talk to you.
Call Tayside Sands on 07508 816 939. You can also private message via Tayside Sands Facebook page. Tayside Sands work very closely with NHS Tayside, providing us with memory boxes, equipment and helping with our annual baby memorial services.