Local Support
Our Monthly Support Group
Hey Sands meet monthly, on an informal, friendly and relaxed basis at Holiday Inn Express Hull, 80 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LN on the first Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.
Forthcoming meetings are scheduled for the following dates, but please note this may change:
- Wednesday 7th June 2023
- Wednesday 5th July 2023
- Wednesday 2nd August 2023
- Wednesday 6th September 2023
- Wednesday 4th October 2023
- Wednesday 1st November 2023
- Wednesday 6th December 2023
Our meetings are facilitated by local Befrienders, who are trained by UK Sands and are bereaved parents themselves. Although we do not offer a formal counselling service, we do all have empathy and experience, to help you feel less isolated.
If you prefer to just come along and be with others and prefer not to talk, that is okay. There will never be any pressure to share anything you are not comfortable with.
You are welcome to come along whenever it feels right for you. Whether you are newly bereaved, or it has been some time since your baby has died, you will always be welcomed.
We are really sorry, but we are unable to offer meetings at the moment. You can always access immediate support from the Sands Helpline team – their contact details are below.
We offer a range of support, including direct peer support at local meetings, or telephone support by a trained peer befriender. There is also a wide range of resources available for free from Sands. These include:
For more information and resources for bereaved parents and healthcare professionals, visit the Sands website.