Sheffield SANDS

08/01/2026

Just an update due to the weather forecast we have made the difficult decision to cancel the drop in tonight. We want to support our community but we also want that community to be safe. If anyone does need to speak to someone SANDS do have helplines available.

We will, hopefully be back to normal for Thursday 12th February

15/06/2025

We are thinking of all dads today 💙🧡 For those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss, we hope you are having a gentle day and are spending it in a way that is right for you.

You will always be their dad 💙🧡

If you need to chat, our Helpline is open from 10am – 12pm today.

➡️ sands.org.uk/fathers-day

05/05/2025

Sheffield SANDS Sheffield SANDS Support Network

We've just been made aware by the admin team at St Mary's that we can't host our scheduled May meeting as planned on Thursday 8th May. Keep an eye out for subsequent ones. If you need assistance or just to discuss reach out on messenger.

28/04/2025

Just a little reminder that our survey closes on 2nd May. We really thank everyone who has already completed the survey and encourage you to share it with anyone else who may be able to help us to improve care following the loss of a baby in South Yorkshire. Thank you.

Please help us to improve the care provided for bereaved parents in South Yorkshire by completing this short survey. We really appreciate any help that you can give by sharing your experiences of the care you received following the loss of your baby. https://act.sands.org.uk/share-your-experiences-bereavement-care-south-yorkshire
We know that this will bring up difficult memories for you and are here to support you if you need us.

10/04/2025

Please help us to improve the care provided for bereaved parents in South Yorkshire by completing this short survey. We really appreciate any help that you can give by sharing your experiences of the care you received following the loss of your baby. https://act.sands.org.uk/share-your-experiences-bereavement-care-south-yorkshire
We know that this will bring up difficult memories for you and are here to support you if you need us.

11/03/2025

08/02/2025

The recent tragic death of a 15-year-old boy has brought the pain of child loss sharply into focus for so many in our community. It's a stark reminder that while the circumstances surrounding the death of a child can be vastly different, the shared experience of grief is profound and deeply personal.

At Sheffield SANDS, we support families in Sheffield / South Yorks who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby, whether through stillbirth, sudden infant death, or late miscarriage for example. We know that grief is complex and doesn't follow a set pattern. While our stories may be different the raw, overwhelming love for that child, and the gaping hole left by their absence, connects us.

If you're struggling with the loss of a baby, please know that you are not alone. We offer a safe and supportive space for bereaved parents and families in Sheffield / South Yorks. We are here to listen, to understand, and to offer support. Please reach out to us.

08/01/2025

Due to the awful weather we won't have a drop in support session this month (January). We hope to go back to normal on 13th February!