The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
18th December 2025
Further to our post yesterday about the Employment Rights Bill being passed in Parliament, it has now received Royal Assent, confirming pregnancy loss bereavement leave will become law. Royal Assent is the final, formal step in the legislative process, when a Bill is approved by the King. This marks a significant milestone, as for the […]
17th December 2025
The Government’s Employment Rights Bill has now passed through the House of Lords, clearing the final parliamentary hurdle and bringing bereavement leave for pregnancy loss a significant step closer to being confirmed in law. The Bill will now proceed to Royal Assent (expected tomorrow), the final formal stage before it becomes law. However, while the […]
16th December 2025
Experiencing a miscarriage can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. For many, it involves significant physical symptoms and evokes an immense sense of grief, as well as other psychological effects. Understandably, you may wonder if, and when, it is ‘safe’ to try to conceive again. Some people want to try again soon after a miscarriage, while […]
10th December 2025
The festive season can stir up many different emotions, especially when you’re grieving. In a recent Instagram poll, nearly 70% of our community told us that this time of year can feel triggering or more difficult than usual. We’re sharing this because it’s a reminder that there is no single “right” way to feel, and […]
3rd December 2025
We are pleased to share that the Northern Ireland Assembly has taken an important step towards recognising early pregnancy loss, committing to introduce a baby loss certificate scheme for losses before 24 weeks as part of the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill. Until now in Northern Ireland, there has been no formal recognition for […]
17th November 2025
How we got here: To date, there is no legal right to take bereavement leave from work following a miscarriage, and only the woman or person experiencing the physical loss is eligible for sick leave. We believe that sick leave is not appropriate, that there is no hierarchy of grief and pre-24-week pregnancy loss should […]
6th November 2025
We’re pleased to inform you that we have launched our new, specialist and research-informed Health Professionals Training, designed to help those working in healthcare provide effective and compassionate care to anyone affected by pregnancy loss. The training is free to attend and open to anyone who supports people through miscarriage or pregnancy loss — including […]
30th October 2025
We’re pleased to welcome Jodie Shepherd as our new Head of Development! Jodie joins the Miscarriage Association with over 25 years’ experience in the charity sector having led income generation strategies and teams at both national and local charities including Marie Curie, Sue Ryder, Martin House Children’s Hospice and the British Heart Foundation. Jodie’s new […]
23rd October 2025
Following our successful Leave for Every Loss campaign, this summer the Government committed to extending bereavement leave to those affected by miscarriage and other pre-24-week pregnancy losses. Today, 23 October, it has launched its formal public consultation on these plans and wants to hear from you. Through the new Employment Rights Bill, the Government is […]