And there is more - photo after photo of children and young people with Down syndrome who DO NOT KNOW how their image is being used. Again any debate or vote re #NC41 is not a vote for Hallie/people who have Down syndrome. In fact it reduces the rights of women inc those with DS

Next week's Case Café will discuss ethical challenges in antenatal screening and diagnosis. Wed 15 May, 7.30 - 8.30 pm. As always, FREE for healthcare professionals to join - eventbrite.co.uk/e/arc-case-caf…

#NC41 in today’s Telegraph More than 100 specialists in fetal medicine have written to MPs stating their alarm and warning of the ‘catastrophic impact’ ahead of a Commons vote on amendments relating to abortion in the Criminal Justice Bill (Votes taking place 15th May)

If you want to find out more, the briefing has been uploaded here for you to read. For full transparency. I am proud to have been one of the signatories who put their name to this briefing when it was sent out to MPs. dropbox.com/scl/fi/ssz24ul… 10/10 end of thread

Last chance to sign up for this week's Case Café, which will discuss ethical challenges in antenatal screening and diagnosis. Wed 15 May, 7.30 - 8.30 pm. As always, FREE for healthcare professionals to join - eventbrite.co.uk/e/arc-case-caf…

Next month’s Case Café will discuss difficult conversations. We will all have our own experience and definition of ‘difficult conversations’. We’ll look at what might help in what can be professionally and personally demanding situations. ow.ly/azgO50RIbsX

Did you have an MRI during pregnancy? If so, you are invited to take part in a study as part of a master’s degree at The University of Sheffield. The study aims to improve our understanding of the experience of fetal/placental MRI scans for families ow.ly/wtAV50S6S4e

Have you had a TFMR in the last six months and was your care at Newcastle RVI, Sheffield or Leeds Teaching hospitals? Then an NHS researcher looking into the experience of TFMR would like to hear from you. Contact Terri Brosnan: [email protected] for more info!

There can be no excuses. The UK riots were violent racism fomented by populism. Excellent piece. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We are excited to launch our ‘parent-centred guidelines for care after diagnosis’. The guidelines describe what expectant parents should expect from their healthcare team when their baby is diagnosed with a chromosomal or physical condition. ow.ly/jJ7S50Tcoea

The ARC case café in September will discuss how well we are doing when it comes to equity of care through antenatal screening and its consequences. Sign up for FREE today - eventbrite.co.uk/e/arc-case-caf…

We are conducting a survey on TFMR care. If you have had a TFMR in the last 5 years and would be willing to share your experiences of care, we would be very grateful. The survey will help us have an up-to-date understanding of TFMR care and support. surveymonkey.com/r/KVCVMVR

We are conducting a survey on TFMR care. If you have had a TFMR in the last 5 years and would be willing to share your experiences of care, we would be very grateful. The survey will help us have an up-to-date understanding of TFMR care and support. surveymonkey.com/r/KVCVMVR

Our October case café will discuss ‘working together’ and how providing high-quality care around antenatal screening and diagnosis is a team effort. As always, FREE for healthcare professionals working in antenatal care - ow.ly/3YyP50TlVat

A reminder that we are conducting a UK-wide survey on TFMR care. If you have had a TFMR in the last 5 years and would be willing to share your experiences of care, we would be very grateful. buff.ly/3MZeJco

Our November case café will be on 'dealing with anxiety'. Is it your experience that there has been a rise in anxiety levels in some expectant parents? We have noted this on our ARC helpline. How can we best support around high anxiety? buff.ly/4dLq8Yp

Sadia is looking at the experience of Muslim parents in the UK who have ended their pregnancy after a diagnosis. We know her well and can guarantee she will approach the interviews very sensitively. You can contact her by phone: 0161 252 5949 or email: [email protected].

Can you help?

We’re proud to support the Miscarriage Association’s Leave For Every Loss campaign – calling for pre-24-week loss, including #TFMR, to be included in bereavement leave legislation. To find out more buff.ly/3ZLaAQx #LeaveForEveryLoss #EveryPregnancyLossMatters

Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours Extraordinary - may he ignite the resistance! theguardian.com/us-news/2025/a…