Welcome
We are a miscarriage support service covering all of scotland for anyone who has experienced baby loss.
MISS offers a confidential space for anyone in Scotland to receive support, information and advice as well as understand they are not alone after going through miscarriage
One to one sessions with a member of our MISS Support Team for new or existing members.
These meetings usually take place virtually (with or without video) or via a phone call at a time convenient for both the MISS Support Team member and yourself. Sessions can last up to an hour.
We have both male and female Support Team members available to speak to speak to.
This time can be used for you to share your experience, cry, ask questions or anything else. It is a judgement free space for you to discuss anything on your mind. We are here to support and listen.
MISS SUPPORT GROUPS
Virtual Support Group
Held on the second Thursday of each month at 7.15 over zoom
North Aberdeenshire Support Group
Held at Rowlands Pharmacy in Ellon the last Saturday of the month, 10-11am. Join our Support Volunteer Claire for a cuppa and chat.
Quarterly Aberdeen in-person Support Group
Our next group will be held at Somebody Cares House, Wellington Circle, Altens AB12 3JG, on Thursday 24th August 23.
MISS Support Coordinator Hope will be joined by Rebecca from ‘The Happy Sigh’ for mindfulness & Meditation and some creative journaling.
Remember you are not alone and we are here to support you.
Join our public page on Facebook where we add regular motivation quotes, posts and information about what we have coming up.
Support Packs
As well as this support we also source, make and deliver support packs and memory boxes at our offices at Cove, Aberdeen. We have different bags depending on your experience and how you may be feeling now, if you didn’t receive one of these at the hospital or would like to receive one at home please email us at: advice@miss-support.org.uk
Memory Boxes
These are funded, made and delivered by the MISS team to maternity hospitals across Scotland. Items included are candles, flower seeds, teddy bears, scanned card and several other items.
These boxes are examples of how you can create memories as well as provide support for you.
Book Lending Service
Did you know that MISS have a book lending service? We have a supply of books which we can post out to you at no cost for a period of 6 months. A wide range of books from after miscarriage, next pregnancy, coping techniques and strategies, infertility.
Just get in touch with us at: advice@miss-support.org.uk
Overnight Bags
We provide these on a monthly basis to maternity hospitals for patients who had not planned to stay at hospital. These bags have been made up following from feedback of our members and the items include: bobble and hair grip, shampoo, body wash, t-shirt, pants, sanitary towels and several other items.
A Different Pathway.
A Different Pathway bag which is for when as a couple you have decided to no longer try for children or look at alternative ways such as adoption, fostering and IVF. This bag will ensure you feel supported and encourage you to look after your overall mental health and wellbeiing. Items include a journal and pen, podcast and audio sheet, knitted hearts and several other pieces.
How to get involved
Join as a MISS volunteer
Even if you can only spare a couple hours each weeks, this is much appreciated or attend one of our upcoming events and spread the word, share the event on social media! Organise your own fundraising event or add a collection tin at your place of work.
SHARE
Spread the word, share an event, talk to your family and friends or even promote at Miss at work.
FUNDRAISE
Organise your own fundraising event or add a collection tin at your place of work or within a communty group.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer, even if you can only spare a couple hours each weeks, this is much appreciated.
Get in touch
MISS
Balmoral Hub Balmoral Business Park Wellington Circle Altens Aberdeen AB12 3JG