Birth Advocacy in
Gloucestershire & Beyond
•Holding Systems Accountable •
• Amplifying Women’s Voices • Inspiring Change•
Welcome to my Birth Advocacy Collection
— a dedicated space for birth workers, midwives, doulas,
activists, and community allies who care about the future of maternity care in Gloucestershire and beyond.
Here, I share my ongoing work in policy analysis, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests,
template letters, and local advocacy,
shining a light on what’s really happening behind the scenes in our maternity services.
My goal is to make this information transparent and usable
— to support those striving for continuity, compassion, and genuine co-production in birth care.
Whether you’re a professional looking to improve practice,
or a parent determined to protect your rights, you’ll find tools, evidence, and reflections here to help fuel meaningful change.
Midwifery attendance for home births suspended in Gloucestershire: Women Deserve Better
When NHS home-birth services are suspended, women’s legal right to birth at home does not disappear — but the support that makes that choice safe and trusted does. Gloucestershire’s withdrawal of home-birth midwifery cover leaves families without professional care, continuity, or confidence. This open letter calls for transparency, creative staffing solutions, and respect for women’s rights.