Published 25 September 2026 We know that the Government’s announcement on new bereavement leave rights following pregnancy loss has prompted lots of questions. Here’s everything you need to know about the new legal right to bereavement leave following a miscarriage…
“No one should have to fight for time to grieve” At Miscarriage UK, we welcome today’s confirmation that people experiencing pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will gain new rights to take time off work under major changes confirmed by the…
Published 20 August 2026. New research, led by King’s College London, has found that women who begin pregnancy with two or more pre-existing long-term physical or mental health conditions have a 20% higher risk of miscarriage than those without long-term conditions. The study, published…
Published 23 July 2026 Today, Miscarriage UK has published an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP. The letter urges the Government to ensure miscarriage and other forms of…
We welcome this week's news that the Irish Government has approved plans to introduce five days of paid miscarriage leave for women who experience pregnancy loss before 23 weeks' gestation. The proposed leave would be a day one employment right,…
New research presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Annual Meeting has found that hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy have risen in England in recent years despite deliveries declining. Sindhu Sekar, Lead Author, Department of Women's…
Miscarriage UK welcomes today's publication of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation by Baroness Amos and the opportunity it creates to improve the safety, quality and compassion of maternity care. Chair of the report, Baroness Valerie Amos, said: "It is clear to…
We are pleased to share that as of today, 22 June 2026, a baby loss certificate scheme is now available in Northern Ireland. Until now, there has been no formal recognition for pregnancy losses before 24 weeks, and while these…
Same support. New look. Because every loss matters. Today (2 June 2026), Miscarriage UK unveils a new name and brand identity - Miscarriage UK - following extensive research and co-creation with people affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and molar pregnancy,…
We welcome today’s release of new research from Tommy’s on its Graded Model of Miscarriage Care, which highlights opportunities to improve care and reduce the number of miscarriages. The model outlines an approach to miscarriage care that focuses on assessing…