Miscarriage care in Scotland: delivery framework
The delivery framework for Miscarriage Care in Scotland outlines a plan for introducing a graded model of miscarriage care. The Framework sets out 34 actions to help NHS Boards prioritise change locally and move to a ‘One Scotland’ approach.
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Support Resources
TURAS and NES Resources
Pregnancy Loss, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death - Support Around Death
Transforming psychological trauma: national trauma transformation programme online resources
Embedding Trauma Informed Care within Maternity Services in Scotland
Trauma Informed Maternity Care - My Trauma and Pregnancy
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Third Sector Resources
An overview of the Miscarriage Association health professionals resources: Miscarriage Association - Information for Health Professionals
The Miscarriage Association has launched new free training for health professionals. These 2.5 hour interactive training sessions take place on Teams every fortnight or so and aim to provide professionals working in early pregnancy care with a vital toolkit for practice and reflection. Modules include understanding pregnancy loss, compassionate communication and effective clinical practice. Booking is available through the above link.
The new live training is in addition to the charity’s existing free eLearning resource – a flexible way to continue your learning at your own pace. In partnership with the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, the Miscarriage Association also holds free monthly Professional Pause reflective practice sessions for healthcare professionals working in early pregnancy and related care.
And it hosts a Professional Pause Facebook group as a way to connect with colleagues, share learning and access peer support. Support for health professionals is also available from the charity on 0303 003 6464 or by emailing info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Miscarriage Association patient information leaflets and contact cards, available to health professionals to order for free: Miscarriage Association - patient information leaflets
More information on progesterone on Tommy’s website: Tommy’s - taking preogesterone to help prevent pregnancy loss
The MifeMiso leaflet is the Management decision aid - Tommy’s - management of missed miscarriage leaflet
Tommy’s - Missed miscarriage - what happens next
PREGNANCY LOSS
Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association provides free support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. It provides a staffed helpline, live chat and email service and facilitates peer support, both in person and online.
Email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Helpline (0192 420 0799) and live chat available from, 9am - 4pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9am to 8pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Held in our Hearts
Held in Our Hearts provides counselling and support to anyone who has experienced pregnancy, baby or infant loss. Counselling is free and other services include one-to-one peer support, group, telephone and online support.
Held In Our Hearts also offers education, training and support to professionals.
Email – info@heldinourhearts.org.uk
Phone – 0131 622 6263
Hospital to Home - Held In Our Hearts
Sands
Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.
Helpline: 0808 164 3332
Tommy’s
Information and support following pregnancy and baby loss.
The Miscarriage Association has launched new free training for health professionals . These 2.5 hour interactive training sessions take place on Teams every fortnight or so and aim to provide professionals working in early pregnancy care with a vital toolkit for practice and reflection. Modules include understanding pregnancy loss, compassionate communication and effective clinical practice. Booking is available through the above link.
The new live training is in addition to the charity’s existing free eLearning resource – a flexible way to continue your learning at your own pace. In partnership with the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, the Miscarriage Association also holds free monthly Professional Pause reflective practice sessions for healthcare professionals working in early pregnancy and related care.
And it hosts a Professional Pause Facebook group as a way to connect with colleagues, share learning and access peer support. Support for health professionals is also available from the charity on 0303 003 6464 or by emailing info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Providing dedicated support and information on ectopic pregnancy.
Request a Call-back
Support line on 0207 733 2653
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust - Support For You And Your Loved Ones
SIMBA
Support families who have lost a baby by providing memory boxes, helping to refurbish bereavement rooms and trees of tranquillity.
Email: enquiries@simbacharity.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 353 0055
Twins Trust
Provide twins, triplets or more – and their families – with the information needed to make informed decisions.
Facilitate a network of community support.
Monday to Friday from 10am-1pm and from 7pm-10pm on 0800 138 0509
Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
non-directive information and support before, during and after antenatal screening
Helpline: 020 7713 7486
Monday to Friday, 10.00am-5.30pm.
Child Bereavement UK
Help children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Email:helpline@childbereavementuk.org
Telephone: 0800 02 888 40
Baby Loss Retreat
Provide free of charge retreats to bereaved parents throughout Scotland.
The charity also provides counselling, trauma therapy and listening music therapy for siblings affected by loss.
Baby Loss Retreat | Supporting Bereaved Families | Scotland
Email: info@babylossretreat.org.uk
Telephone: 07555467805 or 0141 248 4200
Fertility Network UK
Fertility Network UK offer a wide range of resources and support so that nobody, whether trying to conceive, going through treatment, or living without children struggles alone.
Email: info@fertilitynetworkuk.org
Information line: 01424 732361
Support line: 0121 323 5025
Fertility Alliance
The Fertility Alliance is a national fertility charity offering support and accurate information for anyone who wants to know more about their fertility.
Email: thefertilityalliance@outlook.com
MISS
Charity providing support for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss based in Aberdeen.
Email: advice@miss-support.org.uk
Phone: 07597 584253
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH / EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
Healthy Working Lives
NHS support and referral service for staff absent – or at risk of absence – from work due to health conditions
Healthy Working Lives - Public Health Scotland
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Community initiative that promotes the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland.
Telephone: 0131 564 3970 Email: admin@lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT+ helpline 0800 464 7000
IMMEDIATE / CRISIS SUPPORT
Breathing Space
A confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed.
Telephone: 0800 83 85 87
Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 2am Friday 6pm to Monday 6am
Samaritans
Offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
Telephone: 0845 790 9090 or 116 123
Available 24 hours
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES
Saheliya
A specialist mental health and well-being support organisation for black and minority ethnic women and girls in Scotland.
Telephone: 0131 556 9302
Email: Info@saheliya.co.uk
Amma Birth Companions
Amma Birth Companions is a Glasgow charity that provides vital services to ensure women and birthing people from migrant backgrounds and other underserved groups are supported during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
Our services include birth and postnatal companionship, peer support, and education.
Telephone: 0141 471 9799
Email: info@ammabirthcompanions.org
TRAUMA AND SEXUAL ABUSE
Victim Support Scotland
For victims of all crime, provides free and confidential independent help.
Home - Victim Support Scotland
Helpline: 0800 160 1985
Rape Crisis Scotland
National office for the rape crisis movement in Scotland.
Helpline: 08088 01 03 02
Rape Crisis Scotland | Working to end sexual violence
OCD
Information about and support for obsessive compulsive disorder.
Email: support@ocdaction.org.uk Helpline: 0300 636 5478
BIPOLAR DISORDER AND SCHIZOPHRENIA
Bipolar UK
MDF Bipolar organisation produces information and advice specifically related to bipolar disorder.
Bipolar UK National UK Charity
Change Mental Health
Help and support for people affected by mental illness.
Advice and Support:
Telephone: 0808 8010 515
Email: advice@changemh.org
EATING DISORDERS
BEAT
Beat is the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders or difficulties with food or body image.
The UK’s Eating Disorder Charity - Beat
Helpline: 0345 634 1414
Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
FINANCIAL STRESS
Citizens Advice Scotland
Scotland’s main independent advice network.