In the UK, 17 babies a day are stillborn or die in the first 4 weeks of life.

Here in N. Ireland, 4 babies a week are stillborn or die in the first 4 weeks of life.

This website is dedicated by Aureli to his daugther
Carla
born 22 July 2006

Welcome to Sands Northern Ireland

The Bracelet Study

Was your baby involved in a clinical trial in neonatal intensive care? Researchers are looking for bereaved parents who would talk to them about their experiences for the BRACELET Study.

Working to support bereaved families

Sands is working to support bereaved parents and families, and to press for improvements in care during pregnancy and when a baby has died.

“He was beautiful; perfect in every way, except he never took his first breath, and we never heard him cry.”

Find a group in your area.

Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby

Become a Sands

member

Main Sands UK site for more information of who is behind Sands NI.

Every day in the UK, 17 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth, WHY17?

Official Cheque Presentation

Official cheque presentation at the last cricket match in the season.

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New book with profits donated to Sands NI

"History of Coleraine Cricket Club 1853-2010"

Proceeds will be donated to Sands NI.

All proceeds will be donated to SANDS (Stillbirth and Neo-natal Death Charity) and will be used to provide hospitals throughout Northern Ireland with â€˜Precious Memory Boxesâ€™. These are boxes containing a hand-knitted blanket, camera, hand and foot print set, teddies and other keepsakes that bereaved parents can use to create memories of their precious babies.

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Financial help for bereaved parents

Money Made Clear has produced a leflet about benefits endorsed by Sands and the Miscarriage Association.

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