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In light of the unrest, marches, and racially motivated attacks in several communities across the UK this weekend and in recent weeks, NCT stands with all pregnant women, new parents, families and communities who may be feeling worried, unsettled or unsafe, as well as those working and volunteering in maternity and postnatal care who continue to provide vital support in these challenging times. 

Responding to the announcement of the full Terms of Reference for the National Maternity Investigation, and the 14 NHS Trusts that will be investigated, NCT’s Chief Executive, Angela McConville, said:  
 

September marks Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month and is dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering community for NICU patients, their families, and the professionals who provide them with care.  

Responding to MBRRACE-UK's 2025 Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care report, Angela McConville, Chief Executive at NCT said: 

NCT welcomes the appointment of panel to review maternity and neonatal services in Wales, but cautions over lack of focus on equity. An NCT spokesperson said:

Responding to the news that Baroness Valerie Amos has been appointed to lead the government’s investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal care, NCT Chief Executive, Angela McConville said:

Feeding isn't always straight forward, and it can take time to feel confident. Last year nearly a quarter (23%) of parents told us they did not have a positive feeding experience and three in ten (33%) found their feeding experience did not go to plan.

Responding to FiveXMore’s 2025 Black Maternity Experiences Report, Angela McConville, Chief Executive, NCT said: 

Responding to launch of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, Angela McConville, Chief Executive, NCT said: 

At NCT, we are committed to ensuring that our support for parents - both before and after birth - is meaningful, inclusive, and responsive to their needs. In 2022, we launched a bold five-year strategy to reach more parents, grow our impact, and strengthen the foundations of our charity so we can continue to serve families through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.