Baby Loss Awareness Week: Lincolnshire hospitals to pay tribute

Lincolnshire midwife Rachel Bond says a series of events will remember much-loved babies

Hospitals in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham are to be lit up pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Bosses at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust said chapels at all three sites would be open for reflection from Monday.

People will be invited to add their own tributes to trees of remembrance and light a candle.

Specialist midwife Rachel Bond said the week was about remembering "much-loved and missed babies."

Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, as well as hospitals in Lincoln and Grantham, will be lit up throughout next week

Ms Bond said: "This week is an important time to talk about pregnancy and baby loss, break down taboos and remember our much-loved and missed babies.

"We are pleased to be able to offer several different events this year, so you can choose how you wish to make any commemorations.

"Some of our families may wish to join in our special craft sessions, others may wish to add to our trees of remembrance, and we would like to invite everyone to join our lantern walk and service at Lincoln Cathedral or a service at Boston Stump."

The lantern walk, from Lincoln County Hospital Social Club to Lincoln Cathedral, takes place on Sunday 15 October. People are asked to meet at 1800 BST.

Details about the events have been posted on the trust's website.