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Fund research into improving maternal health outcomes for black women in the UK

Submitted by Clameisha Jervier on Monday 23rd March 2026

Published on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Wednesday 28th October 2026

Current Signatures: 191
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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2024 ~ Black ~ childbirth ~ delayed ~ Ensure ~ Equal ~ fund ~ Improved ~ Maternity ~ Poorer ~ Pregnancy ~ Reported ~ risk

Petition Action

Fund research into improving maternal health outcomes for black women in the UK

Petition Details

We are calling for the Government to increase funding into research focused on maternal health outcomes for black women, including improved data collection and transparency around maternal outcomes.

Additional Information

We must ensure all women receive equal, safe, and respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth. Black women in the UK are more likely to experience serious complications during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as being at higher risk of death, as reported by MBRRACE-UK IN 2024. Reasons include delayed diagnosis, untreated conditions, and poorer care. We believe more research and funding are needed to understand these disparities, improve outcomes, and ensure all women receive safe, equal and timely maternity care.


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