19th September 2025
Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place from 9th to 15th October, and culminates in the Wave of Light.
We have some events planned for the week and different ways you can get involved to help raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.
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2nd September 2025
Baby Loss Awareness Week is an annual awareness week that is observed between 9th - 15th October. Many bereaved families choose to remember their much loved and missed babies during this week and in particular light a candle to mark the Global Wave of Light on 15th October.
We have a selection of beautiful remembrance items available in our online gift shop.
8th July 2025
The BBC news has spoken to Aching Arms about the OFFLOAD Campaign and how this supports men's mental health in the workplace when they experience bereavement due to pregnancy and baby loss.
7th July 2025
Aching Arms welcomes the Government’s decision to extend protected bereavement leave to parents facing pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. Coming into effect in 2027, this vital change acknowledges early loss in law and promotes compassion and equality in the workplace.
4th July 2025
Thank you to the customers at the Tesco in Brentwood who voted for Aching Arms.
3rd July 2025
Aching Arms welcomes the Government’s renewed focus on maternity and neonatal care in the NHS 10-Year Plan, but urges stronger action and funding to ensure safe, compassionate, and bereavement-informed support for all families.
23rd June 2025
All of us at Aching Arms welcome the announcement yesterday, from the Department of Health and Social Care, that a rapid national investigation into NHS England maternity and neonatal services has been ordered by the Secretary of State, Wes Streeting.
11th June 2025
This Father’s Day, We’re Here for You.
12th May 2025
Black Baby Loss Awareness Week starts today, and we are proud to support this awareness campaign founded by Alicia Burnett.
8th April 2025
The UK Government announce today that 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates have been issued in England.
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