Aching Arms provide comfort bears to support the emotional & mental health needs of bereaved parents after the loss of a baby.

Registered Charity 1153296
Joined April 2011
We're giving evidence to the #CovidInquiry next week as a group of charities representing people who experienced pregnancy loss and new parenthood, including neonatal admissions and baby loss. We'll highlight lessons that need to be learned to ensure no one is let down again.
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We hope you can join us in Sept at Bekonscot Model Village. You can find out more details and sign up to the event on our website. footprintsbabyloss.org/be-to… We look forward to hosting the event with @AchingArms and look forward to meeting some of you.
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Our livestream on supporting employees through babyloss is now available to watch youtube.com/live/H_Qt4110X_o… Thanks to @Donna_MDW and Daria Preston for providing invaluable insight and advice on what workplaces can be doing to support employees. @AchingArms
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Bereavement care training @tandgicft @MatVoicesTG @ThftMat covering importance of compassionate care & communication & memory making. Thank you for the support you provide to our families @_4Louis @judahscloud @AchingArms @FindingRainbow1 @WezDadmattersUK
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If you are over the age of 65 years and have experienced #BabyLoss please consider taking part in this #ResearchStudy with the University of Manchester, exploring longer ago baby loss. If you are interested visit our website here for more details: achingarms.co.uk/news/resear…
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👟The 2025 TCS London Marathon ballot is now open until Friday 26th April. 💚Sign up and choose to run for Aching Arms on Sunday 27th April 2025. letsdothis.com/gb/e/2025-tcs…
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So proud of @OMcKeonCarter running in memory of her baby nephew 🫘raising funds for @AchingArms #ManchesterMarathon @NMcKeonCarter 🦋
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Well done and thank you @OMcKeonCarter for running the Manchester Marathon in an amazing 3 hours 59 mins in aid of Aching Arms in loving memory of your beautiful baby Baby Beans 💚 Sending you lots of love xxx
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📣Feeling inspired by this year’s incredible #TeamAchingArms runners and fancy winning a shiny medal by taking on the iconic London Landmarks Half Marathon? Register your interest to join us in 2025: achingarms.beaconforms.com/f…
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Eid Mubarak.💚 We are wishing you a peaceful Eid, we know this may be a difficult time for those that have been through pregnancy and baby loss. We are here for you. Details about our support service, can be found here: achingarms.co.uk/support-for…
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Thank you to @_LucyGH and her family for choosing to fundraise for Aching Arms in loving memory of her beautiful Baby daughter Nuala 💚 Your support will help other bereaved families find comfort and know that they're not alone xx
Replying to @_LucyGH @Twillz92
Taking us to the big £23,000 + mark for @tommys @SandsUK @AchingArms @Petalscharity ❤️🤍
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📣Our cuddly Dandelion bear is a great gift for siblings, grandparents, or anyone who may need a hug this Easter. ⭐Get £2 off your Dandelion Bear purchase when you use discount code "Easter24" in our online gift shop here: achingarms.co.uk/shop/
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📣Looking for an alternative to chocolate this Easter? ⭐Get £2 off your purchase of Dandelion Bear when you use discount code "Easter24" in our online gift shop here: achingarms.co.uk/shop/
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Ramadan Kareem.🌙 We are wishing you a peaceful Ramadan, we know this may be a difficult month for those that have been through pregnancy and baby loss. Please remember we are here for you.💚 achingarms.co.uk/support-for…
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We have hundreds of outstanding charities under our umbrella. 🧡☂️ @AchingArms offer vital support for bereaved parents. They say; ‘We know the build up to Mother's day can often be difficult. Whether it's your first mother's day or your thirtieth mother's day without your much loved baby, please know, we are always here for you. 💚 You are still and always will be a mum to your precious baby’ achingarms.co.uk/support-for…
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This Valentine's Day, the day of love, we know our thoughts turn to our babies who we can't hold in our arms but instead hold in our hearts. We're sending you all love today and you are welcome to write a message to your baby or leave their name in the comments. 💚
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Our 'Supporting Arms' service is available to anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby, we are here for you. To talk to someone please reach out by: - Call / Text 0746 450 8994 - Email [email protected] - Book a Virtual Care Call here: calendly.com/clientcare-achi…
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We have some great Be Together events coming up, and we'd love for you to join us!💚 See our website for more information and to sign up: achingarms.co.uk/events/futu…
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Our beautiful dandelion scarves are wonderfully soft and the metallic detail makes them a real show stopper. Perfect to match any outfit, they also make a wonderful gift. Get yours here: achingarms.co.uk/shop/
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