Funding completed for Mariposa International

Molly Richetta and Iain Roberts recently met with Mariposa International, one of the beneficiaries of the James Cowper Kreston Foundation's recent funding round. The charity supports those affected by baby loss and the death of a child, providing compassionate bereavement support, education, research and advocacy while working to improve care and understanding both in the UK and internationally.

Our grant will contribute towards a programme of specialist bereavement training and resources for healthcare professionals across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and London. Delivered free of charge, the evidence-based training events will bring together bereavement and maternity teams, hospitals and Integrated Care Boards to strengthen bereavement care and improve support for families experiencing pregnancy and baby loss.

Recent reviews into maternity and bereavement services have highlighted the importance of ensuring healthcare professionals have the knowledge, confidence and resources needed to provide compassionate and consistent care. Through practical training, shared learning and collaboration, the programme will help professionals improve communication, strengthen care pathways and enhance the experience of bereaved families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

It is anticipated that between 50 and 100 healthcare professionals will attend each training event, with the knowledge and resources shared extending across wider teams and organisations. As a result, the project has the potential to positively impact hundreds of healthcare professionals and thousands of individuals, couples and families experiencing pregnancy complications or the loss of a baby.

To learn more about Mariposa International and the support it provides to bereaved families, visit their website here.