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Maternity Safety Conference
The National Maternity Safety Conference 2026 is an event for NHS professionals, families, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss maternity safety. It features presentations on national improvement initiatives, local projects, and challenges in maternity services, focusing on safety, equity, culture, and data.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 16 September 2026
- Organiser
- Baby Lifeline
- Industry
- Health Tech
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Medical & Pharma
On stage
Speakers
- Denise Chaffer, Patient Safety and Maternity Leader
- Sue Holden
- Clea Harmer
- Gill Walton CBE, Chief Executive, Royal College of Midwives
- Benash Nazmeen
- Dr Alison Wright, President, The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Professor Alex Heazell
- Dr Christine Ekechi
- Sarindi Aryasinghe, Head of Implementation, NHS Race and Health Observatory
- Sonia Barnfield
- Dr Georgia Richards
- Jennifer Carroll
- India Rakusen, Journalist, documentary producer and presenter
- Dr Chrissy Jayarajah
- Kimberley Nixon, BAFTA-award-winning actress, author and mental health advocate
- Professor Marian Knight MBE
- Dr Sarah Smith
- Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer NHS England
- Dr Eddie Morris CBE
- Dr Jan van der Scheer
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Grand Hotel ★★★★★
1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
Hotel du Vin
25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
Premier Inn
3-6 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PG
The Briar Rose
25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
Staybridge Suites
Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UW
Britannia Hotel
21-25 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RX
Holiday Inn Express
St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
Travelodge Birmingham Central Moor Street
Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SS
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