The hard work of medical professionals can sometimes get overlooked, as can the emotional toll that their important roles take. It’s so important that we keep those working on the front line in healthcare settings in our thoughts and do all we can to support them.

The Baby Loss Awareness Alliance recognises that health workers, who’ve been under immense pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, can only look after bereaved families with empathy and kindness if they themselves are supported.

It’s important that those caring for others set the right boundaries when it comes to offering support to protect themselves from becoming overwhelmed, and that they also know how to look after bereaved families correctly.

• Guiding Light - Red Nose Grief and Loss provides professionals with support to help families though grief after the loss of a baby.
• SANDS offers an online e-learning module to help health professionals develop skills in best practice bereavement care so you can best support families after the loss of a pregnancy or the death of a baby or child.

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