It was lovely to see you all at our final festive meeting of 2023 last night. I’m sure you will agree that some fabulous decorations were made. See you in the new year and we wish you all a peaceful Christmas.

A very interesting article you might find helpful…

January’s meeting will take place on Monday 8th due to bank holidays.

We are here for you this Mother’s Day 💙🧡 We understand that you may find this week difficult in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Our helpline is open if you need to talk and will also be available from 10am – 12 noon on Mother’s Day. ➡️ sands.org.uk/mothersday

Along with Cumbria Sands we have created North East and Cumbria Sands so we can provide online support meetings for anyone living in the North East and Cumbria who has been affected by pregnancy and baby loss. See below for details of our first meeting.

If you experienced pregnancy or #BabyLoss long-ago, we are here for you 💙🧡 You may have received little support back then, but we are here if you need to talk. ➡️ sands.org.uk/long-ago #PregnancyLoss

We are looking for feedback about our support meetings and would love it if you could fill in the form at the link so we are able to provide the support that will help you newcastlesands #helpustohelpyou #support docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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Due to the summer holidays, we won’t be able to host a meeting in August. We will be back in September as usual ; Monday 2nd September 7.30pm-9.00pm Community Room, Kingston Park Tesco If you are struggling, Durham & Wearside Sands will be holding an August meeting

Our Befrienders’ all have first hand experience of baby loss. Their experiences are varied and this helps strengthen the support provided in group meetings. Keep an eye on our page to find out more in a ‘Meet the Team’ series coming soon….! #support #babyloss Sands - baby loss charity 💙🧡

We would love to hear how we can improve our #supportservices. Please complete the form below ⬇️ #babyloss Sands - baby loss charity 💙🧡

The first in our #meettheteam series… It’s Jill! Our longest standing Befriender who provides in-person support at Newcastle and Durham & Wearside meetings as well as the new online NE and Cumbria Group ❤️ Sands - baby loss charity 💙🧡 newcastlesands

Next up is Kate! A longstanding befriender newcastlesands and also part of the new NE and Cumbria online support #babyloss #support Sands - baby loss charity 💙🧡

Continuing our #meettheteam series with Nicki. She’s been supporting bereaved families newcastlesands for the past 4.5 years and is also part of the new virtual NE and Cumbria support group 👏 #support #bereavment #trauma Sands - baby loss charity 💙🧡

Making our #team complete is Louise. A listening ear to families both in person and virtually across the North East and Cumbria. She’s also our social media guru ! newcastlesands Sands - baby loss charity 💙🧡

Just a reminder there is no August support meeting newcastlesands If you are struggling please see details of alternative meetings, the helpline and email facilities #support

Reminder - we are back tomorrow night with our in person support meeting! 7.30-9.00pm, Community Room Tesco Extra, Kingston Park. There will also be the option able join remotely. Open to everyone affected by #stillbirth and #neonataldeath

If you can’t attend our meeting in person or would just prefer to join remotely, see below for the link 👇 Support Meeting (Part 1) Monday, September 2nd. 7:30 – 8:30 Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/msk-ujvh-xrm

Support Meeting (Part 2) Monday, September 2nd. 8:30 – 9:30 Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/wuf-aqkj-rjo