Delivering a gold standard of bereavement care webinar
This webinar hosted by members of the student midwife forum will raise awareness about bereavement care particularly for student midwives on placement. The panel will discuss how to deliver 'gold standard care' to the whole family. They will address the need for a thorough debriefing for all the maternity team following a bereavement and how to support student midwives with their training and reflections. Supporting a family through a bereavement is a challenging and stressful time for all. This webinar is a safe space to ask questions and gain insightful knowledge from bereavement experts who can help you on your midwifery journey.
Speakers
Professor Alexander Heazell, Professor of Obstetrics, University of Manchester
Alexander Heazell is Professor of Obstetrics and Director of the Tommy’s Stillbirth Research Centre, University of Manchester, UK and the Regional Lead Obstetrician for the North-West of England. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2000 and began his clinical training in the West Midlands before completing his PhD in Manchester in 2008. His research portfolio includes basic science, clinical and qualitative research studies to gain better understanding in order to understand the causes and consequences of placental dysfunction, to prevent stillbirth and improve care for parents after stillbirth or perinatal death.
Bob McGurrell
I’m the grandfather of Louis and married to Tracey for 34 years, two children, living in Sunderland. I am the co founder of 4Louis and now the CEO of this very special charity. I will be speaking abut the bereavement of a grandparent and support of families/ healthcare professionals.
Stephanie Thompson, Bereavement Midwife Specialist, Salisbury District Hospital
I qualified as a midwife in 2009 and moved into the Bereavement Midwife role at UHD NHS Foundation Trust in 2015. In 2021 I joined Salisbury NHS foundation trust as Bereavement Midwife, this was a new role for the trust. My role involves supporting families experiencing the loss of baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth, emotionally and practically. I also support and educate staff involved in caring for these families. I have organised a yearly ‘Wave of light’ event at Salisbury Cathedral for the last 2 years and am working on starting a peer support group for the local area. Another side to my role is leading on national recommendations related to bereavement for the trust.
Resources
Free learning resources for health care professionals related to bereavement care.