We know that pregnancy after loss can be a very frightening and anxious time, which is why clear guidance around taking medication is so important. Following widely shared claims in September 2025, the UK medicines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare…
Each year, we distribute around 200,000 leaflets to hospitals and healthcare settings across the UK, supporting women and people affected by miscarriage and pregnancy loss. These leaflets are often shared at an incredibly difficult time. That’s why we want to…
Last night, Chief Executive Vicki Robinson attended a reception at 10 Downing Street to mark the passing of the Employment Rights Bill, which confirms that bereavement leave following miscarriage will become law. Vicki Robinson, Miscarriage UK Chief Executive, said: “It…
Further to our post yesterday about the Employment Rights Bill being passed in Parliament, it has now received Royal Assent, confirming pregnancy loss bereavement leave will become law. Royal Assent is the final, formal step in the legislative process, when…
The Government’s Employment Rights Bill has now passed through the House of Lords, clearing the final parliamentary hurdle and bringing bereavement leave for pregnancy loss a significant step closer to being confirmed in law. The Bill will now proceed to…
Experiencing a miscarriage can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. For many, it involves significant physical symptoms and evokes an immense sense of grief, as well as other psychological effects. Understandably, you may wonder if, and when, it is ‘safe’ to…
The festive season can stir up many different emotions, especially when you’re grieving. In a recent Instagram poll, nearly 70% of our community told us that this time of year can feel triggering or more difficult than usual. We’re sharing…
We are pleased to share that the Northern Ireland Assembly has taken an important step towards recognising early pregnancy loss, committing to introduce a baby loss certificate scheme for losses before 24 weeks as part of the Deaths, Still-Births and…
How we got here: To date, there is no legal right to take bereavement leave from work following a miscarriage, and only the woman or person experiencing the physical loss is eligible for sick leave. We believe that sick leave…
We’re pleased to inform you that we have launched our new, specialist and research-informed Health Professionals Training, designed to help those working in healthcare provide effective and compassionate care to anyone affected by pregnancy loss. The training is free to…