Honouring Precious Lives: A Week of Remembrance and Support

This week (9th-15th October) marks Baby Loss Awareness Week.

To honour this deeply significant occasion, the Butterfly Garden in the Bereavement Suites of the John Radcliffe’s Women’s Centre and the Rose Hill Community Centre will be lit up in pink and blue each evening throughout the week.

Ribbons with messages dedicated to loved ones have also been attached to the trellis in the Butterfly Garden.

There will also be remembrance trees at the Gynaecology Ward, Neonatal Unit, Horton General and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) in Rose Hill.

We have also set up a dedication page where you can share your memories and messages and if you wish, make a donation to the Ashfield Trust, our charity fund that supports the Bereavement suites.

There are a number of other events taking place:

Remembrance Service – On the 10th of October, at 11:30 am, there will be a remembrance service in the chapel at the main JR building. This 15-minute service is open to everyone, and members of the Bereavement Team will be in attendance to welcome visitors.

Wave of Light – 15th October. To close Baby Loss Awareness Week, we will take part in the global Wave of Light on the 15th of October at 7 pm. We invite you to join us by lighting a candle at home, as we collectively remember and honour all the babies gone too soon.

The Bereavement team are there to support you in any way they can.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need any further information or assistance [email protected],

Thank you to all those across the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who are helping to mark this important week.