Making a Difference -Bereavement Conference
Schedule
Mon Oct 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Harris Birthright Centre | London, EN
About this Event
We are excited to announce our upcoming SE London Bereavement Conference, a meaningful event designed to share insights, experiences, and support for families and professionals in maternity and neonatal care. Hosted by South East London Bereavement midwives and nurses.
This one-day conference will feature:
- Expert speakers sharing diverse perspectives.
- Family stories and lived experiences.
- Practical tools and resources to enhance bereavement care.
- Time to network and be fed :)
Many thanks to SE London LMNS for funding this event
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:40 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:40 AM - 09:50 AM
Welcome Address
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Alicia Burnett - Black baby loss awareness week and Tommy's charity midwife
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Abigail's Footsteps
Host: Naomi
Info: https://www.abigailsfootsteps.co.uk/
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Peer Support in LGT
Host: Liz Ware, Abi Weller and Karen Njuguna
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
BREAK
Info: Refreshments and networking
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
TBC - Fathers experience of baby death
Host: David Monteith
Info: https://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/
🕑: 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
TBC - Grandparent's experience of loss
Host: Bob and Tracey McGurrell
Info: https://4louis.co.uk/
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:05 PM
TFMR Mama's - wide spectrum of support
Host: Lizzie
Info: https://www.tfmrmamas.com/
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Demelza – Hospice case study and key support offered
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Self-care Grounding
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
Info: To be provided or you can choose to eat out locally
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
South Asian family's experience of baby loss
Host: Mr and Mrs Raja
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Muslim Bereavement Support Service/Gardens of Peace
Host: Mohamed Omer MBE
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
LGBT Mummies
Host: Laura-Rose
Info: https://lgbtmummies.com/
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:10 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
Info: Refreshments, memory making stations and networking
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Role of the bereavement clinical specialist nurse in early pregnancy
Host: Anca Tambrescu
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Role of bereavement midwife in supporting siblings
Host: Sara Hunt
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Role of bereavement paediatric nurse from neonatal and beyond
Host: Annemarie Sworak
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Feedback and Raffle
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Conference Close
Info: re-cap of the day and opportunity for further questions/reflections
Where is it happening?
Harris Birthright Centre, 20 Windsor Walk, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 15.00
