Sands Garden
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity Garden is a feature within the National Memorial Arboretum, the UK national site of remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield in Staffordshire. [2]
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (Sands) is a national charity in the United Kingdom that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby.
It is based at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London and is a registered charity. [1]
Its activities include:
Sands Freephone Helpline
In March 2017 the Sands Helpline number changed to 0808 164 3332. The number is free to call from landlines and mobiles.
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity Garden is a feature within the National Memorial Arboretum, the UK national site of remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield in Staffordshire. [2]
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