Sands Info Session – Support for Bereaved Families

On the 9^th October Sands who will provide an information session on who they are, and the services they provide. It will discuss how to support colleagues who have experienced bereavement.

The event is being hosted by Sands and is in conjunction with NICSHR and the ongoing development of bereavement support services across the NICS. Pleased be advised this session will be recorded. Please be advised that this session will be recorded. A more intimate session for a small number of attendees is taking place on the 16th October, for more info on this session please click here for more details.

Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth, whenever this happened and for as long as they need support.

For more than 40 years, Sands has been there for anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss to offer understanding and comfort through its Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups.

This intimate session will cover:

• What support Sands offers.
• How colleagues can be supportive of those going through pregnancy loss or baby loss. This will include some top tips on things to say and do.

If you would like to attend this session please register your details below.