Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026
9–15 October | Raising awareness, remembering and sharing support
Baby Loss Awareness Week is a time to come together to remember the babies who have died too soon, support bereaved families and help break the silence surrounding pregnancy and baby loss.
For many families, the loss of a baby is a heartbreak that stays with them forever in some way. Whether someone has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or the loss of a baby for medical reasons, their grief deserves to be acknowledged with kindness, compassion and understanding.
This week reminds us that every baby matters, every family’s experience is unique, and nobody should have to navigate grief alone.
Why is Baby Loss Awareness Week important?
Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place every year from 9 to 15 October. It brings families, charities, healthcare professionals and communities together to raise awareness, remember much-loved babies and improve support for those affected by loss.
Although baby loss affects many families, it can still be difficult to talk about and people don't know how to approach it. Parents may experience profound grief long after others expect them to have moved forward. Grandparents, siblings, friends and other family members can also be deeply affected. By talking openly about baby loss, listening without judgement and sharing reliable sources of support, we can help ensure that bereaved families feel seen, heard and understood.
UK baby loss charities offering support
There are several wonderful UK charities providing information, emotional support, bereavement services and opportunities to remember babies who have died.
1. Sands – Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity
Sands supports anyone affected by the death of a baby and works to improve bereavement care and save babies’ lives.
The charity offers a helpline, online resources and local support groups for bereaved parents and families.
Helpline: 0808 164 3332
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
Website: https://www.sands.org.uk/
2. Tommy’s
Tommy’s supports families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. The charity provides pregnancy information, support for people affected by baby loss and funds research into the causes of pregnancy complications and loss.
Its Baby Loss Awareness Week campaign also offers ways to remember babies and connect with others who understand.
Website: https://www.tommys.org/
3. The Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association offers support and information to people affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and molar pregnancy. It also provides resources for partners, family members and friends who want to understand how best to help.
4. The Lullaby Trust
The Lullaby Trust provides bereavement support to families affected by the sudden or unexpected death of a baby or young child. Its services include a confidential helpline, online support and opportunities to connect with other bereaved families.
Bereavement helpline: 0808 802 6868
Email: support@lullabytrust.org.uk
Website: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
Please check each charity’s website for current service availability and opening times.
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