House of Commons · General Debate
29 April 2025 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Rosie Wrighting Lab Kettering
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Rosie Wrighting raised concerns about maternity units (requirement for bereavement suite) 2025-04-29 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to require new maternity units to have a bereavement suite. Emphasises the importance of privacy and peace for families experiencing baby loss, highlighting the efforts by the Twinkling Stars Appeal in Kettering and Northamptonshire Health Charity. Supports the work of NHS staff despite underfunding and understaffing, and highlights the need for dedicated family rooms with en suite facilities to support bereaved parents.
Introduces a Bill requiring new maternity units to have a bereavement suite. Cites local examples from Kettering and Northamptonshire, emphasising the need for privacy during difficult times of baby loss. Highlights that 13 families lose their babies daily in the UK, underlining the national importance of such facilities.