Improving Bereavement Care

The Improving Bereavement Care team consists of Judith Schott and Alix Henley.  

Judith has worked in and with the health service for over 40 years as a health professional, consumer representative, parent educator and researcher. Since 1987 she has concentrated on writing, and on developing and running workshops for health professionals to support and enhance their ability to provide optimal care. She is also a member of the editorial board of the British Journal of Midwifery. She now works mainly for Sands. 

Alix has worked in many different areas over the years, focusing particularly on communication and cross-cultural understanding in health care. Her main interest is in improving communication between professionals and users of the health service. She has written a number of publications for Sands and for other organisations, some of these with Judith. 

Together, Judith and Alix have written two books on culture, religion and health care and the third edition of the Sands Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby: Guidelines for Professionals. They are responsible for working with health care staff to improve standards of care for bereaved parents and they are currently updating our support leaflets.