You are invited to attend the end of year meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Baby Loss.
- Date: Thursday 4 December 2025
- Time: 14.00-16.00
- Location: Palace of Westminster (room confirmed on registration)
The meeting will commence with updates from Andy MacNae MP (Chair of the APPG on Baby Loss), with an overview of the political and policy developments around baby loss this year followed by a look at the opportunities and challenges of the year ahead.
The meeting will then move to presentations of new work and campaigns around baby loss, including the new research from The Royal College of Pathologists, Campaign for Gigi and Max's Legacy.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please register through the form.
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Agenda
Updates from the chair
• Round up of the year
• Look at the year ahead
Presentations
• Paediatric and perinatal pathology workforce report
Dr Clair Evans (Chair of the Speciality Advisory Committee for Prenatal, Perinatal and Paediatric Pathology, Royal College of Pathologists)
• Campaign for Gigi
Katie Wheeler and Jenny Ward (Chief Executive, The Lullaby Trust)
• Growth charts and avoidable deaths
Heidi Eldridge (Founder and CEO, MAMA Academy) and Emily Butler (Lead Midwife, The Perinatal Institute)
• Equitable maternity care
Keelie Grindley (Lead Midwife for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, UHNM NHS Trust and Founder, Nya Birth Collective)
• Max's Legacy
Racheal Crane (Baby Loss and Bereavement Specialist)
Questions and AOB
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Please note:
The room has a limited capacity so we will operate on a first come first serve basis, with a waiting list if necessary.
If you have any queries, please email: appg.babyloss@sands.org.uk