The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
13th March 2024
We’ve been delighted to be able to support the development of NHS England’s new National Pregnancy and Baby Loss People Policy Framework for NHS Trusts. As part of this, NHS staff who suffer a pregnancy or baby loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy will now receive up to ten days additional paid leave, under new […]
4th March 2024
According to the recent CIPD report, 63% of employers provide little to no support for those affected by pregnancy loss. In this blog, we’re going to show you how you can implement lasting support in your organisation. As an employer, it can be difficult to know how to support colleagues or staff affected by pregnancy […]
20th February 2024
We’re pleased to announce that NHS Scotland has formally signed our Pregnancy Loss Pledge on behalf of all its 22 NHS organisations, which have a collective 183,000 colleagues. By taking the pledge, NHS Scotland is committing to encouraging and allowing employees to take the time off they need to start their recovery after loss – […]
5th February 2024
We are supporting the MiNESS 20-28 study, which is looking at factors which might be linked to pregnancy losses between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. In the UK, 1,600 babies a year die during this period, and it’s important to know if there are practical steps that could reduce this number. This excellent video […]
29th January 2024
We’re delighted to release our new-look online 2022-2023 Impact Report. Inside we talk about the impact of our work, introduce some of our brilliant fundraisers and provide highlights of our achievements. A big thank you to everyone who fundraised, contributed, worked or volunteered alongside us during this time, helping us to make a difference for […]
24th January 2024
We’re pleased to announce that the Miscarriage Association has joined the newly established Women’s Healthcare Charity Alliance created by Simplyhealth, alongside fellow members Ovarian Cancer Action, Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services, and Bloody Good Period. Together, we’re working to break down taboos surrounding women’s health conditions and drive meaningful change to the support available in […]
13th October 2023
We are so thankful to everyone who contributes to Baby Loss Awareness Week. Sharing stories, raising funds and getting involved on social media – it all helps us to spread the word and raise awareness of the impact of miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy. Crucially, you help us all create and maintain this special opportunity […]
22nd June 2023
When someone you care about goes through a miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy, it can be difficult to know how to support them, especially if you haven’t been through it yourself. You may feel worried about saying or doing the wrong thing or be hesitant to bring it up in case it upsets them. We […]
20th June 2023
We understand that experiencing a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy can bring up a whole range of feelings, like shock, sadness and grief, which can sometimes feel really overwhelming. Pregnancy loss can also affect people’s mental health. These are understandable reactions to loss but we know they can be difficult to cope with. Last […]