| Organisation: |
SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Charity), Leeds |
| Contact person: |
Sarah Parkes (Chair of Group) |
| Address: |
(for meetings)Terry Yorath House Community Room 18 Devonshire Close Roundhay Leeds LS8 1BF |
| Telephone: |
07518 917594 (see below under opening hours) Central Office Helpline – 0207 4365881 |
| Fax: |
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| Email: |
support@leeds-sands.org.uk |
| Website: |
http://www.leeds-sands.org.uk
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| Support offered: |
The Leeds SANDS Group is a self help group and aims to offer emotional support to all parents who have lost their baby at birth or shortly after (if death occurred up to approximately 4 weeks after birth). The group meets monthly on an informal basis and gives bereaved parents the opportunity to share their experiences with other bereaved parents. Leeds SANDS can also be contacted if a bereaved parent just wishes to talk about their situation on the phone. |
| Opening hours: |
Support meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the above adress. The above telephone number is carried on a rota basis by a trained befriender. If you are unable to speak directly with a befriender, we will endeavour to return your call within 48 hours. |
| Access arrangements: |
Nearby parking. Level/ramped entrance. Wheelchair accessible toilets. |
| Area covered: |
Leeds SANDS covers the whole of Leeds and surrounding areas. It is a branch of the national SANDS organisation (national Helpline: 0207 4365881) |
| Charges: |
None |