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

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

Working to support bereaved families

“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?

"Angel Wings" exhibition, Ulster Hall

Art piece in display at the Ulster Hall for the International Woman's Day

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Every Baby Matters - Sands NI to Stormont

Sands NI is holding a briefing event with local politicians at Stormont on 23 March 2010.

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Great British Duck Race 2010

This year’s Great British Duck Race will be taking place on Sunday 5^th September 2010 and Sands can share in the funds raised by you adopting a duck.

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