The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
10th April 2025
We have thrown our support behind an open letter to Employment Minister Alison McGovern, calling on the Government to take action on women’s health in the workplace. Penned by 28 organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) and Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), the letter pushes for further action to help employers invest […]
8th April 2025
It was today (Tuesday 8th April) announced that more than 100,000 certificates have been issued to women and their partners grieving the loss of a baby in pregnancy before 24 weeks. The response the voluntary scheme, since its announcement in February last year, underlines how important the certificates have become in recognising these tiny lives […]
31st March 2025
Photographer Rachael Munro-Fawcett experienced a miscarriage at 11.5 weeks in 2022. Since, she has come together with other women – friends, family, and peer groups – to share their stories, alongside their portraits, taken by Rachael. The project aims to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy loss, and help others going through this heartbreaking […]
26th March 2025
We know that for many affected by miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy, days like Mother’s Day can be triggering. For some, it can act as a reminder of what could have been, and what they have lost. In this blog, we talk through some suggestions that might help you get through difficult days, how you […]
24th March 2025
The Miscarriage Association welcomes the Government’s report, published today (Monday, 24 March), which outlines plans for statutory bereavement leave for those experiencing pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. In the written response, the Department for Business and Trade confirmed it “looks forward to further discussions with the [Women & Equalities] Committee regarding the introduction of a […]
14th March 2025
On 11th March, the Government committed to including pre-24 week loss in bereavement leave legislation. This is an important milestone, and provides long-overdue validation that this type of loss can be experienced as a bereavement like any other. This commitment comes after our Leave For Every Loss campaign, and tireless advocacy from Sarah Owen MP, […]
11th March 2025
The Government has committed to granting bereavement leave for people affected by pre-24 week pregnancy loss in what would be a major change in employment law. In Parliament today (11th March 2025), Business Minister Justin Madders said the Government “fully accepts” the principle of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss and will work with MPs and peers to amend the […]
4th March 2025
The Miscarriage Association is pleased to see a report suggesting that the Government will support extending bereavement leave to include pre-24 week pregnancy loss. This would be a major step forward for those experiencing the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, and a positive outcome for our Leave for Every Loss campaign. The Guardian reports today (4th […]
18th February 2025
What is Professional Pause? Our Professional Pause sessions were created in response to the need for peer support spaces for NHS staff. Resilience is a key focus in healthcare, helping staff cope with the challenges of their roles without negatively impacting their personal wellbeing. However, despite improvements in some areas, the 2023 NHS Staff Survey […]