Teddy’s Wish is delighted to be funding the London Network Co-ordinator Role in 2016 for Sands, which will provide vital support to bereaved parents and families.
When a baby dies, Sands aims to offer as much support as possible to bereaved parents and families. This is offered on the Helpline, via the Forum and through one to one befriending and support from the network of Sands groups throughout the UK.
The groups provide:
• Befrienders who provide bereavement support • Peer support from other bereaved parents and families • Training, help, literature and advice for hospitals to improve their bereavement care • Raising awareness in the local community and fundraising to continue vital work
The London Network Co-ordinator Role will help groups to:
• Train volunteers as befrienders • Develop links with hospitals to improve care – in London, this will be crucially important as there are so many hospitals • Hold ‘network days’ to encourage the exchange of good practice and ideas • Publish newsletters and share information • Sign-post care and support for bereaved parents • Access communications and fundraising help from national Sands teams