Tim Taylor-Smith

Father to 6, only 5 living | Husband to Nurse | Fighting for Justice

#Grief #Bereavedparent #AchingArms #EmptyArms #ChildLoss #MaternitySafety #PatientSafety

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

This is the devastating impact the hospitals actions have had. The coroner ruled “neglect”, only the reverberations of his loss travel so much deeper. Watching our other children suffer his loss pains us to the core. The birth of a sibling should be a happy time, filled with love

[Emily Barley @EmilyJBarley]

This! So much this!

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

@MCR_SB_Research @Sajhawkins1 @FionaWinserRamm @hannahsbee If we only use instances where people are happy and things have 'worked' for the label of gold standard then how are we ever going to have any improvements?

[Lauren @Laurenncaul]

It’s deeply concerning that on the back of myself and other families raising concerns about the choice of words allowed on yesterdays @LeedsHospitals @leedsmaternity post, they have now chosen to further silence families by disallowing comments.

[Lauren @Laurenncaul]

It is beyond disrespectful and insulting to myself and the hundreds, if not thousands, of women, children and families who have been harmed or killed at the hands of @LeedsHospitals
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[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

@RMatthewsPsych Got you. I still don't see how/why the article highlights anything other than the clear and concise point of the article?

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

@RMatthewsPsych Forgotten by being included in a large scale national review? Or have I missed something?

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

@RMatthewsPsych I think I need more help to understamd fully

[BabylossMummy @babylossmummy]

Once again telling our story in the hope that it helps to change a broken system. But it shouldn’t be the job of families to try and fix a culture that’s so toxic.

Today we learned from #panorama that midwifes had used FOH next to lady’s to labours names to mean “f*ck off home”

It’s time for accountability it’s time for @nottmhospitals to remove the individual from clinical care. Show Nottingham that this behaviour isn’t acceptable #findFOH

[Sarah Hawkins @Sajhawkins1]

On tonight’s @BBCPanorama we heard about the ‘FOH’ culture, a new blow for #Nottingham families 💔

Every light in this photo represents a family bereaved or harmed. Yet to our knowledge not one person has been held to account.

The midwife who wrote/ is writing ‘FOH’ needs to be removed from clinical care. Subjecting women to such inhumane treatment at their most vulnerable time of life should be acted upon #FindFOH #panorama

@nmcnews @nottmhospitals @nottspolice @CQCProf @jamesmurray_ldn

[Sarah Hawkins @Sajhawkins1]

Thank you for sharing my beautiful daughter.

I’m originally from Banbridge but gave birth in Nottingham. Harriet was born dead so did not qualify for a coronial inquest in England. If I had given birth at home in NI then an inquest would have been held. This would have saved years of fighting and cover up.

It feels so unfair to have different rules re stillbirths throughout the UK.

[Rob Sissons @RobSissons1]

@MichelleWelshMP is appointed as the government's first Maternity Advisor. The DOHSC says Welsh will champion the voices of women and families let down by maternity services.
She is the Labout MP for the Nottinghamshire constituency of Sherwood Forest.

[Michelle Welsh MP @MichelleWelshMP]

🔴Breaking News - Appointed as Government's National Maternity Advisor

Today, I am honoured to announce that I have been appointed as the National Maternity Advisor to the Government.

This role is deeply personal to me. Before I was a politician, I was - and always will be - a mother. Like far too many women across this country, I know what it feels like to come through childbirth carrying both physical and emotional scars. That experience has shaped me, driven me, and strengthened my determination to fight for safer, more compassionate maternity care for every family.

Please see my statement below ⬇️

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

@Victoria_Rixon @wesstreeting Is this your explanation of why you left?

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

@Victoria_Rixon It's a shame there are people that aren't honest, ethical, honorable and integrous within the system.
Tell me, what prompt did you give chatgpt for it to write such a thought provoking and revelating post?

[Aubrey’s Dad @DadOfAubrey]

"All the reviews that we've had... it's not enough. The system is that disjointed that we need is a statutory public inquiry which can look at NHS England, Royal Colleges, regulators, investigatory bodies, the whole system & compel evidence from people incl. past politicians."

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

I crossed the finish line today.
26.2 miles.
In a bear suit.
For my son Zac.
He never got the chance to take a single step.
So I ran every one for him.
For awareness. For dads like me.
For babies lost to Group B Strep.
#LondonMarathon #RunForZac #GBSS

[Maternity: Right to Recover Campaign @maternityR2R]

Let’s talk about #maternity regulation:
@nmcnews @gmcuk @CareQualityComm

@MichelleWelshMP has set out clear concerns about systemic regulatory failure — a pattern of warning signs missed, and of women, fathers and partners being ignored for years while poor performance went unchecked.

As a bereaved father and maternity campaigner since 2019, I’ve met with these regulators many times. My experience aligns with what Michelle describes: they have failed.

They are continuing to fail women and their babies. They are failing staff.

All regulators must now be held accountable. Given the scale and persistence of these failures, the only credible route forward is a statutory public inquiry.

And when a system becomes this deeply flawed — as many families feel is the case with @gmcuk — it is reasonable to ask whether it is fit for purpose at all.

Families deserve safe, effective regulation. Right now, that standard is not being met.

[BabylossMummy @babylossmummy]

This 👇 thank you @steveyemm for advocating for families. Your 💯 right a public inquiry is most definitely needed
#maternity #publicinquiry #nottingham #unsafecare

[Maternity: Right to Recover Campaign @maternityR2R]

#maternity

@MichelleWelshMP highlights that any maternity commissioner, cannot be a figure head role. It must carry real authority, independence, and the power to act decisively.

Regardless of whether the role is ultimately created, that principle stands. Any commissioner must operate without fear or favour, backed by genuine authority and the ability to respond quickly.

[Tim Taylor-Smith @Tim_TaylorSmith]

In 7 days I take on the hardest challenge...26.2miles in a bear costume.

All #ForZac

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