News

NCT responds to Government's commitment to extend bereavement leave to include miscarriage

Responding to the news that the Government has committed to extending bereavement leave to include miscarriage, Angela McConville, Chief Executive of NCT said:

Parents call for vital infant feeding support to be protected in Lothian

Parents in Lothian who have recently accessed infant feeding support are calling for services to be maintained and protected to benefit others in need.

NCT recognised as best antenatal class provider  

NCT, the UK's largest charity supporting parents through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, is delighted to announce that its antenatal classes have been recognised as the Best Antenatal Class at the 15th Annual Loved by Parents Awards 2025.

Parents before profits: NCT responds to the Competition and Markets Authority's final report into the formula milk industry

In response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) final report into the pricing, affordability, and industry practices of the infant and follow-on formula milk market, Angela McConville, Chief Executive of NCT, said:

A thousand cuppas brewed for parents battling loneliness and isolation throughout Brew Monday week

Thousands of new and expectant parents battling loneliness and isolation during Brew Monday week were able to get a cuppa and support at one of the 100 free community events that took place across the country hosted by NCT, the UK’s national charity for pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

NCT becomes 150th certified PIF TICK creator

NCT (National Childbirth Trust) has gained the PIF TICK – the independent credibility mark for trusted health information.

Caesarean births now account for at least 4 in 10 births in England—an increase that underscores the urgent need for better care and support for postnatal recovery

Responding to the latest NHS Data, Angela McConville, Chief Executive of NCT (National Childbirth Trust) said:

We cannot ignore the systemic barriers that perpetuate disparities in care for migrant women and people

Responding to the MBRRACE-UK report into the care of recent migrant women with language barriers who have experienced a stillbirth or neonatal death, Angela McConville, Chief Executive at NCT, said:

Responding to the ‘Opening Doors’ report by NSPCC and the UK Committee for UNICEF

Responding to the ‘Opening Doors’ report by NSPCC and the UK Committee for UNICEF, Elizabeth Duff, Senior Policy Advisor at NCT, said:

The silent mental health epidemic we need to talk about

NCT Chief Executive, Angela McConville shares her thoughts on perinatal mental health and how we can address the inequity that exists within the postnatal care system.