'Wave of Light' event helps GMP parents who've suffered baby loss

15 October 2024

GMP Federation Rep Lauren Bridge has helped organise a ‘wave of light’ remembrance event for parents in the force who have gone through the trauma of losing a baby.

The event was held ahead of a national ‘wave of light’ event tonight (15 October) at 7pm – with people encouraged to light a candle for an hour to mark the impact of baby loss.

Lauren, who is an active part of GMP’s maternity support network, helped organise the commemorative event at the force’s training school in Sedgley Park.

Those who attended were able to spend time supporting each other and lit candles to remember their own loss.

Lauren has worked alongside Insp Toni Jackson and Detective Superintendent Jude Holmes to help a number of officers in often intangible ways. Det Supt Holmes is due to retire in the coming days but was keen to attend this event to support fellow officers.

Baby loss is a sad but common event in many people’s lives, and the Federation can guide you to support networks to help you through this difficult period.