A breakfast roundtable discussion at Labour Party Conference about the condition of maternal mental health services in the UK, and what can be done to improve them. Raising the Standard: Rethinking Maternal Mental Health in the UK. This is a broad, inclusive discussion about shaping a future where maternal mental health is prioritised, protected and properly resourced.
Speakers include:
- Dr Chiara Petrosellini, Honorary Clinical Research Fellow, University College London Hospital
- Dani Gillet, Training Director, PANDAS Foundation
- Karen Joash, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Kate Lancaster, CEO, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
- Kylie Bromley, General Manager & Managing Director, UK&I, Biogen
- Laura Kyrke-Smith, Labour MP for Aylesbury
- Luciana Berger, Chair, Maternal Mental Health Alliance & House of Lords
- Maggie Gordon-Walker, Founder, Mothers Uncovered
- Dr Miriam Donaghy, Founder and CEO, MumsAid
- Ola Ugwu, Senior Programme & Engagement Lead, The Motherhood Group
- Professor Pauline Slade, Professor of Clinical Psychology/Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool
- Maya Ellis, Labour MP for Ribble Valley
- Dr Jess Heron, CEO Action on Postpartum Psychosis
- Michelle Welsh, Labour MP and chair of the APPG for Maternity
Chaired by Alona Ferber, senior editor, Prospect
Date: Tuesday 30th September, 8.30-10.30
Venue: Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre
