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The Big Give Christmas Challenge: make twice the difference to those affected by pregnancy loss.

3rd December 2024

Our Big Give Christmas Challenge has officially started! We’re taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge for the first time this year. We exist to ensure that anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and molar pregnancy gets the support they need, when they need it. By donating, you’ll be helping us continue to reach […]

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The UK COVID-19 Inquiry: Lessons need to be learnt in pregnancy loss care

28th November 2024

The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people experiencing pregnancy loss was brought into sharp focus at the conclusion of the healthcare module of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry yesterday (Weds 27th November). The Miscarriage Association was one of 13 leading pregnancy, birth and early parenting charities who joined together to highlight the often devasting […]

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Miscarriage Association advocates for bereavement leave reform at UK Parliament

27th November 2024

Today, Vicki Robinson, Chief Executive of the Miscarriage Association, appeared before the UK Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee to support the extension of bereavement leave to women and their partners experiencing miscarriage.      The Commons select committee is examining the case for extending eligibility for parental bereavement leave to include those who suffer a miscarriage or […]

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New Opportunities to Fundraise for the Miscarriage Association in 2025!

6th November 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve expanded our charity events lineup, offering even more ways to support the Miscarriage Association in 2025. For the first time, we have limited charity places available for the Brighton Marathon, Edinburgh Marathon, Leeds Marathon and Swim Serpentine! These new additions join our longstanding charity places for both the Great […]

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New research reveals infertility-related trauma – including miscarriage – is more common than previously recognised

4th November 2024

We were concerned to read the new research published today by Fertility Network UK, that infertility-related trauma, including miscarriage, is more common than previously recognised.  The research – co-produced by Fertility Network and lead researchers at Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and Queen’s University Belfast, in association with the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) – […]

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Introducing our new Head of Communications

17th October 2024

The Miscarriage Association is delighted to welcome Victoria Sowerby as our new Head of Communications & Campaigns. Victoria brings with her over 20 years of agency experience, having led communications campaigns for various charity clients. She’s now looking forward to focusing her expertise in-house and working closely with the team to elevate the profile of […]

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Miscarriage Association and Trade Union Congress Northern Region collaborate to launch new model miscarriage policy

16th October 2024

We’ve been delighted to be able to support the development of a new TUC Northern workplace model policy, which advocates for better support for employees affected by pregnancy loss. The policy provides for 10 days of paid leave for all employees who experience a loss, and five days for partners/co-parents, recognising the need for support […]

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