We are delighted to announce a ‘showcase and future focus’ event on pre-hospital birth, being held on 29th June 2022 at the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol (9:30am-1:30pm).

The event will provide an opportunity to hear from researchers, clinicians and members of the public, and to get involved identifying research priorities for future work surrounding pre-hospital birth.

Presentations include those from Dr Laura Goodwin (REACH), Róisín McKeon-Carter (Neonatal Nurse Consultant, and Safety Champion Neonatal Services), James Yates (Advanced Paramedic – Neonatal Intensive Care Retrieval (NEST) Team), Helen McAdam (Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Sunderland University), and members of the public. There will also be a round-table discussion on current and future work in this area, and an opportunity to input into the prioritisation of our future research in pre-hospital birth.

The event is FREE to register. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and reasonable travel expenses (up to £20**) will be reimbursed. Limited parking permits* are available on registration and there is on street parking around the campus. A detailed agenda will be shared closer to the event.

Everyone is welcome but the event will be of particular interest to:

- Emergency care providers (including ambulance staff, call-handlers, hospital staff)

- Maternity service providers of antenatal, intrapartum, and post-natal care

- Neonatal service providers

- Maternity Voice Partnerships

- Safety champions

- Commissioners

- Voluntary, community and social enterprise sector

- Members of the public with an interest in/experience of pre-hospital birth

This event is hosted by UWE Bristol as part of the Research in Emergency Care, Avon Collaborative Hub (REACH). You can find out more about REACH here: www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/reach/

*Parking - If you are planning to park at Glenside Campus, please confirm your vehicle registration when booking your ticket. Please note parking is on a first come, first serve basis so we cannot guarantee you a space.

** Travel expenses - if £20.00 will not cover your travel costs, please contact Alice.Jennings@uwe.ac.uk to enquire if we can cover a higher amount.

Click here for information on travelling to Glenside.

Rooms during the event:

9:30 - 9:40 Coffee in The Hub - Glenside Campus

9:40 - 11:40 Lecture Room 1H039

11:40 - 12:45 - The Hub

12:45 - 1:00 - Lecture Room 1H039

1:00 - 2:00 The Hub