OPIN-2026-0529 Sands Awareness Week 2026
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Tabled on 16/06/2026
This Senedd:
1. Notes that Sands Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 16 to 22 June.
2. Recognises the devastating impact pregnancy and baby loss has on parents, families and communities.
3. Notes that Wales recorded the highest stillbirth rate in the UK in 2024 for the third year in a row.
4. Acknowledges the vital support provided by Sands to bereaved families across Wales, and its work to save babies' lives.
5. Calls on the Welsh Government to work towards a future where fewer babies die and all bereaved parents in Wales receive the care and support they need.