MATERNITY CARE: A LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

MATERNITY CARE: A LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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In light of the current situation across maternity & the new appointment of Teresé Coffey MP as Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, today on the day that the independent investigation into East Kent maternity services was due to publish its now-delayed final report, the maternity sector is calling for urgent and meaningful intervention from the Government.

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Multiple organizations ( including us @lgbt_mummies ) within the maternity sector have come together to sign this joint letter, asking her to hold true to the Government’s promise that she will have a renewed commitment in the recent Women’s Health Strategy, & we are calling on her in her role & the Uk Government to urgently act & invest the £250-£300 million promised.

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Signed by:

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@birthrightsorg

@lgbt_mummies

@tommys

@mums_prideteam

@motivationalmumsclub

@aims_uk

@maternityaction

@birth_trauma_association_uk

@mffonline_

@betterbreastfeeding

@nationalchildbirth_trust

@twinstrust

@sandscharity

@kicks.count

@society&collegeofradiographers

@mmhalliance

@midwifery_unit_network

@miscarriageassociation

@pregnant_then_screwed

Safer Births

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In the reel is the letter that we have sent to the @ukgovofficial TODAY asking them to heed their promise & that it is now critical that they need to address the poor maternity care which has well-evidenced long term and ongoing physical and mental health implications for those giving birth, their babies, and their families.

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Please share far & wide to help us ensure the Government I invest the £250-£300 million promised to improve maternity care for women & birthing people

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