Black Maternal Health Conference UK 2026

#BMHCUK 2026 - coordinated by The Motherhood Group
Building Better Futures: Community-Led Solutions in Black Maternal Health

Hosted By

Sandra Igwe

Rt Hon Diane Abbott MP

Building Better Futures: Community Led Solutions

Black Maternal Health Conference UK 2025
Join us in London for this groundbreaking event connecting communities, service providers, and industries. Healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, advocates, students, and mothers will gather to address maternal health disparities. Experience keynote sessions and panel discussions with industry leaders | CPD accreditation for healthcare professionals | Networking opportunities | Complimentary lunch and refreshments | Wellness goodie bag. This conference creates a unique space to develop practical solutions for eliminating maternal care disparities through authentic community engagement.

Speakers:

Dr Shola Mos-Shogabamimu

Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie

Dr Jasmine Leonce

Dr Stacy Moore

Tope Medupin

Aisha Thomas

Nellie Robert Gbadebo

Dr. Annabel Sowemimo

Keelie Grindley

Ngozi Cadmus

Sonah Paton

Deborah Tandoh

Alicia Burnett

Annika Allen-Gray

Caroline Bazambanza

Noon Bilal

LeaSuwanna Griffith

Olympia Amoo

Montelle Bee

Jemma Martin

Maria Benedetti

Angela Ajiboye

Gemma Grandison

Louisa Hendrickson

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10 Years of Impact in Black Maternal Health!

In 2026, The Motherhood Group marks 10 years of impact in supporting Black mothers and families across the UK.
What began as a community-led initiative has grown into a national platform connecting mothers, communities, healthcare, organisations, charities and leaders committed to improving Black maternal health and wellbeing.
For a decade, our work has focused on:
•• Community-led and culturally responsive peer support.
• National conferences and CPD training across community, healthcare and organisations.
• Strategic partnerships with NHS trusts, universities, charities and corporates.
• Research and evidence-building shaping national understanding of Black maternal health.
• Digital innovation expanding access to support and connection.
• Policy engagement with commissioners, MPs and system leaders.
• Visibility and narrative change influencing media, public discourse and sector practice.
Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm (GMT)
Location: Basinghall Avenue, City of London, United Kingdom
Format: In-person, and online - full-day national conference
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Our 10-Year Milestone: Black Maternal Health Conference UK 2026

Our 10-year milestone will be marked through the Black Maternal Health Conference UK 2026, bringing together mothers, allies, healthcare professionals, VCSEs, organisations, policymakers, students and partners from across the country.

This national gathering reflects everything the last decade stands for — connection, collaboration and shared responsibility for maternal outcomes.

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Looking Ahead

As we enter our second decade, The Motherhood Group remains committed to strengthening community support, deepening partnerships and ensuring Black maternal health remains visible and prioritised across the UK.
© 2026 | The Motherhood Group, Coordinators of Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK
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