We offer support to bereaved parents living in the Brighton and Worthing area through our befriender service.
Join our support groups
We run support groups, where parents can share their experiences with other parents who have also lost a baby. The dates for 2024 are:
Wednesday 19 June
Wednesday 17 July
Wednesday 21 August
Wednesday 18 September
Wednesday 16 October
Please leave a message via our Facebook page Brighton and Worthing Sands or email us for more details of how to join.
Call us
If you would like to speak to one of our befrienders, please leave a message via our Facebook page and someone will call you back as soon as possible.
If you would like to speak to someone more urgently, you can also call or text the Sands national helpline on 0808 164 33 32.
Email us
Please email us and one of our volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible
Other support
Many Sands members have found that collecting and creating keepsakes can provide a lot of comfort and is a lasting way of remembering your baby. Here are some of the ideas we have found useful.
Some Sands members have recommended books they found helpful.
You are not alone in your experience - read the personal stories of other bereaved parents.