SANDS provides emotional support, comfort and practical help to anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy of shortly after birth. SANDS have a network of around 100 local SANDs support groups throughout the UK. These are run by dedicated volunteers, most of whom have themselves been affected by the death of a baby.They can provide locally- based support and advice to bereaved parents and family. SANDS also offer support to professionals affected by this area.
SANDs can provide a Family Support Pack with a multitude of information leaflets to provide support and advice to bereaved parents on topics such as:
- Saying goodbye to your baby
- Supporting children when a baby has died
- Future pregnancies after baby loss
- Returning to work
- Information to employees
- Information for fathers and grandparents, friends and family
Contact information for the local SANDS group:
- Website: https://www.shropshiresands.com/
- Email: shropshire@sands.org.uk
- Tel: 020 7436 7940 (general enquiries), 0808 164 3332 (support)
Where: Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford TF3 4HS
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month 19:00-21:00hrs.
SANDs Helpline:
- Phone no: 0808 164 3332
- Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
- Website: www.sands.org.uk