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Blank Space: Sophie’s struggle to register her baby’s birth
Jun 2025
On Tuesday, 17 June, Sophie’s experiences were shared in Parliament by MP Jen Craft as part of her Ten Minute Rule Bill to close the Blank Space faced by some bereaved mothers trying to register their…
Closing the Blank Space for bereaved mothers
Jun 2025
On Tuesday 17 June, Parliament will hear a proposed change led by MP Jen Craft to an outdated law that caused immense pain to bereaved mother Orlanda Bryars – and many others like her.
Blank Space campaign in parliament today
Feb 2025
WAY Widowed and Young's Blank Space campaign was raised in the House of Commons today by MP Caroline Voaden, who is a former Chair of our charity. Read WAY member Nicola's testimony...
Orlanda's Story: Widowed, Pregnant and Challenging Injustices
Feb 2023
WAY Widowed and Young Ambassador Orlanda Bryars was featured on The One Show on 7 February alongside fellow WAY members Joana and Kelly. Here she highlights the heart-breaking injustices facing pregna…
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Since WAY has made such a difference to me after being widowed young, I want to do all that I can to help that support continue” - WAY member, Jenny