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Pompy & Chi Sands

@Pompy_ChiSands

Supporting anyone in our local areas affected by the death of a baby at any time before, during or shortly after birth

 Portsmouth, England
Joined June 2017
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Our next online support meeting for bereaved families from Black communities takes place on Wednesday 26 February between 7.30-9pm 💙🧡 Reserve your spot ⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-su… #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss
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We know that family occasions and celebrations like #Lohri can be difficult for those who have experienced #PregnancyLoss and #BabyLoss Please know that we are always here to support you 💙🧡 sands.org.uk/support
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Raise funds by completing 5, 10 or 15k on Saturday 12th October. Help us continue to support those affected by baby loss because the love never ends Walk, run or jog 5, 10 or 15k in October #SandsRibbonRun

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Thank you to everyone who has taken time to message me, I’m overwhelmed by the love - thank you. Follow on Instagram for lots more info: @zoeadelle
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The #PregnancyLossReview has been published, calling for improvements so anyone experiencing pregnancy loss gets the care and support they need 💙🧡 Read our thoughts on the Government response ⬇️ sands.org.uk/pregnancy-loss-… #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss
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We are supporting research into the impact of #BabyLoss and #PregnancyLoss on the mental health of dads and partners. If you have experienced loss in the past 6 months, we would be grateful for your participation ⬇️ surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/… #SandsResearch
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Voices Of Sands@VoicesOfSands4 Jun 2023
This #SANDSAWARENESSMONTH come check out what we're up to! 🧡💙 #SandsHereToSupport #singing #singingtogether #noordinarychoir #babyloss #babylossawareness #babylosssupport #babylosscommunity #voicesofsands
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Next Monday 15th of May our Joint Policy Unit together with @tommys is launching 1st Saving Babies' Lives report in Parliament. 🧵 1/3 #SavingBabiesLives #BabyLoss
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We resonate with this quote from Zoe Clarke- Coates! Leave a 💜 below if you do too 👇
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📣 Last chance to nominate a Sands volunteer 📣 Voting closes tomorrow for this year's Sands Volunteer Awards, which will recognise Sands' most amazing volunteers in 9 categories 🏆 Cast your vote today ➡️ sands.org.uk/volunteerawards #SandsVolunteerAwards #WeAreSands
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Our next online support meeting for bereaved families from South Asian communities is on 18 April 7:30-9pm. These sessions are held on the third Tuesday of every month 💙🧡 Reserve your spot ⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-su… #SandsHereToSupport #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss
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📢 New dates now available📢 At Sands' free online support meetings, men can open up about their grief when they feel ready, and receive empathy and understanding from others who are going through similar experiences 💙🧡 Reserve your spot ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/mens-onli… #BabyLoss
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Our monthly online support meetings for bereaved families from black communities begin later this month 💙🧡 First support meeting: 📅 Monday, February 27 🕢 19:30 - 21:00 Reserve your spot ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-su… #DiversityInLoss #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss
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How does grief affect the brain? livescience.com/how-does-gri…
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It can be difficult for bereaved parents and families to record their baby’s birth before 24 weeks gestation. You can use our certificates to record their name, birth date & other details 💙🧡 Order for free from our shop ⬇️ sands.org.uk/certificates #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss
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"However, more is needed to meet the ambition to make the UK the safest country in the world to have a baby, and ensure all bereaved parents receive the care and support they need." - @CHarmerSands Read our full response➡️sands.org.uk/womens-health-s… #WomensHealthStrategy 2/2
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We welcome the #WomensHealthStrategy published today by @DHSCgovuk Our Chief Executive @CHarmerSands said: "The focus on pregnancy loss and baby deaths in the Women’s Health Strategy’s is positive, and shines a much needed spotlight on these issues." #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss 1/2
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As #FathersDay approaches, we understand that bereaved dads, grandads and others can find this time difficult 💙🧡 Find ideas on how to manage this Father's Day 👇 sands.org.uk/fathers-day #WeAreSands #BabyLoss
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Following the #PlatinumJubilee celebrations this weekend, we are delighted to announce that @charmersands has been awarded an MBE for her services to the baby loss community. 🧡💙 Read more: sands.org.uk/mbe #QueensBirthdayHonours #PlatinumJubileeHonours
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Corinna took a #LeapOfLove in memory of her precious daughter Katie 💙🧡 'I have used the strength she showed during her short life as my inspiration to guide me through all the years that have passed.' Inspired? Sign up today👇 🪂 sands.org.uk/lol22 #TeamSands #BabyLoss
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