Motion text
That this House recognises the trauma, distress and heartbreak caused by baby loss and notes that having spaces for peace and connection with others can be a pivotal part of processing; acknowledges the importance of the memory garden at Basing House in providing a dedicated place of calm to parents grieving the loss of a baby; recognises the incredible work by the team at Hampshire Hospitals, the team at Basing House, and Jasmine Wheaton and Matt Snook, who devastatingly lost Noah and Evie, and have since helped to develop the memory garden alongside the teams; commends Matt on his fundraising bike ride on Sunday 25 May from the John Radcliff Hospital in Oxford to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital to raise valuable funds for the charity to help fund care for other bereaved families; and notes the support provided from Hampshire Hospitals Charity through its forget me not fund, which seeks to provide a range of services to all those affected by baby loss.
Signatures (10)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Brewer, Alex
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 May 2025
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 June 2025
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2025
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2025
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.