The 4Louis National Bereavement Midwives' Forum & Neonatal Palliative and Bereavement Care Nurses’ Network—a special group where caring nurses and midwives come together. 

They share helpful ways to support families dealing with loss and learn from each other. It's like a big team working to make things better for everyone. This group is all about understanding and helping each other, making a real difference for families facing tough times.

Alongside regular in person meet ups we've created an online workspace via FutureNHS where we exchange helpful tips, guidelines, job descriptions, and more. Here, we not only save valuable midwifery hours but also provide essential psychological support to one another. 

This not only benefits our team but allows us to redirect more time and attention to the families and teaching staff who need it most. 

It's a win-win situation that amplifies our impact in this crucial role.

 Dame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, executive/national director NHSE 

Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer for England, NHSE

Duncan Burton, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for England, NHSE

Professor Alex Heazell, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Clinical Director of Tommy's Stillbirth Research Centre, University of Manchester

Dr Edile Murdoch, Consultant Neonatologist, Chair of Maternity & Neonatal Outcomes Group, NHS England NHSE Outcomes Group Collaboration

Dr Cheryl Battersby, Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Neonatal Data Analysis Unit and Honorary Consultant Neonatologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 

Professor Siobhan Quenby, Director of the Biomedical Research Unit in Reproductive Health and Professor of Obstetrics at the University of Coventry and Honorary Consultant at University Hospital Coventry and Warwick NHS Trust.

Caron Heyes, Director, Fieldfisher 

Christina Gardiner, Senior Associate Solicitor, Fieldfisher  

Jonathan Rennison, FRSA, GMBPsS, Founding Director of Yellowchair Training, Coaching & Consultancy and Non-Executive Director, West Herts NHS Trust

Christy Burden, Associate Professor, Academic Women’s Health Unit, University of Bristol

Dr Davy Evans, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

As always, the Symposium will be an interactive day with everyone invited and encouraged to contribute to the discussions. We have new AV support for the event, ensuring that the online experience will be uninterrupted and enable you to participate fully throughout the day.

We very much look forward to seeing you on Thursday February 8th.

If attending the Symposium in person, photo ID is required to gain admission. 

On arrival, there will be a check-in point for you to register and you will be given directions to the Seminar Room where you will be able to enjoy some tea, coffee, and breakfast pastries.

Lunch will also be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements or allergies in advance.

Jane Scott  MBE -Divisional Bereavement Project Lead Midwife, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Founding Chair of National Bereavement Midwives' Forum jane.scott22@nhs.net

Alex Mancini-National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative and Bereavement Care. Founding Chair, National Neonatal Palliative and Bereavement Care Nurses' Network. Lead for National Neonatal Palliative Care Project (True Colours Trust, CW+ and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust) a.mancini@nhs.net