National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) Project is funded by Scottish Government and delivered in partnership with Sands – the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. The project is managed by a Core Group of people representing partner charities and professional organisations. They have generously given their time and expertise to support the development of the pathways and guide the project.
Antenatal Results and Choices
The national organisation helping parents and healthcare professionals through antenatal screening and its consequences.
Bliss
The national organisation working to ensure that every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life.
Held in Our Hearts
The Scottish organisation providing baby loss counselling and support to families in the community.
Miscarriage Association
The national organisation providing support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, raising awareness and promoting good practice in medical care.
Royal College of Midwives
The professional organisation and trade union for midwives and the midwifery team.
Royal College of Nursing
The professional organisation and trade union for registered nurses, midwives, health care assistants and nursing students.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology
The professional organisation for staff working in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
The professional organisations for staff working in paediatrics and child health.
Sands
The national organisation working to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.
Scottish Cot Death Trust
The Scottish organisation providing support for anyone affected by a sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) including professionals as well as families.
Scottish Early Pregnancy Network
The network for health professionals working in early pregnancy services in Scotland.
Scottish Government
The devolved government for Scotland whose range of responsibilities includes maternal and child health.