SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) Lothian
SANDS Lothians offers practical and emotional support, understanding, and help to bereaved parents who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or soon after birth. SANDS can also offer support to those who were bereaved long ago. A range of services are available, including both one to one and group support.
Service Description
Counselling
SANDS specialise in baby bereavement counselling and can offer free counselling with clients often being seen within a few weeks from first contact.
Befriending
Befrienders are bereaved parents who have voluntarily completed a SANDS UK training course and are qualified to support another bereaved parent. They will be at least two years bereaved themselves and feel they are in a place to listen to another bereaved parent and be there for them. Befrienders are available to chat to on the phone, email, message via Facebook or meet up in person.
Groups
There are various support groups, including:-
- Befriending support groups
- Parents of a surviving twin support
- Pregnancy support
- IVF / Fertility Support
- Parent and toddler groups
- DADS meet up group
Please check our website for full information, dates and times for the various groups.
Service Categories
Eligibility
Intended Client Groups:
- Other
- bereaved parents, relatives or people who have experienced and been affected by the death of a baby
Referral
Self Referral
This service accepts direct self referrals.
Agency Referral
Any health or social care
By Appointment
This service is available by appointment only.
Contact Info. & Provider's Address
Address
Craiglockhart Centre
177 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1BZ
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Service Contact
Tel: 0131 622 6263
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sands-lothians.org.uk
Facilities & Access
This service has the following facilities:
- Wheelchair Access
- Creche facilities are not available at this location.
Transport
Public Transport Information
From Princes Street Lothian Regional buses No 10 and 27
Provider's Name: Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS) Lothian
Type: Charity/Voluntary
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS) Lothian offers practical and emotional support, understanding, and help to bereaved parents who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or soon after birth.
SANDS can also offer support to those who were bereaved long ago. A range of services are available, including both one to one and group support.