Testimonials

I want you to know what an extraordinary influence you’ve had…My commitment to meaningful quality improvement… my understanding of leadership and communication based on your example, and my self-confidence in my capability.

Your incredible professionalism, care and public speaking skills put us at ease immediately and I’ve watched in awe as you deliver the same to patients and colleagues alike on the NUH review and in the public eye. 

Dr S, July 2024

Thanks so much for sorting out Donna to talk to me, I thought she was brilliant.

Ms C, BBC Radio Shropshire, June 2024

You have my vote to lead the commission you would be fabulous.

Ms R, Director of Midwifery, May 2024

Huge thanks again for joining us at yesterday’s event.

The room was buzzing, in no small part due to your inspirational talk at the start of the day, thank you so much. Thanks for staying on for questions and for talking around the tables too. 

The evaluation feedback at the end of the day was wonderful, with delegates citing your talk.

Really hoping we can use this momentum to drive forward more structural changes in bereavement care across England and the UK more widely. 

Look forward to continued work with you.

Mr H, Charity Representative, March 2024

I contacted you as you managed to bring about so much significant change in maternity by having a no nonsense approach to highlighting failings.

Ms R, Feb 2024

Just a quick note to say a massive thank you for allowing me to be part of this review.   It’s a real privilege to do this.

Mr O, Senior Neonatal Nurse, December 2023

Lovely to meet you in person today, I found it an informative, inspiring and motivating morning. Your presentation was impactful and provided hope and opportunity for change.

Ms S, Head of Programme, October 2023

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Donna for the video.  It will be a great summary and update for those attending our regional training day.  In particular, the answers to the submitted questions are incredibly insightful and will generate a faboulous discussion about the culture and behaviours we foster. 

Mr H, Anaesthetic Registrar, May 2023

It was so lovely to meet you again today. After being a midwife for over 25 years and 20 of those in bereavement it is so heartwarming to hear you speak, see your passion and lift the room with your words, you truly are an inspiration and true advocate for bereaved families and their precious babies something we all hold close to our hearts in the room today.

Ms B, Midwife, March 2023

It was great to hear from you earlier today & I have taken much inspiration from you words. I absolutely agree that we have an unique opportunity to lift our maternity services & change the narrative for both staff & our patients.

Ms R, Student Midwife, October 2022

You are doing an amazing job.

Ms D, Senior Midwife, October 2022

Thank you very much for your help…last Tuesday. We much appreciate your effort and time, and the feedback we have received so far has been excellent. 

Ms A, October 2022

I just wanted to say thank you for all that you have done. I’ve heard from several families  who’ve contributed to your investigations, and they’ve been unfailingly appreciative of what you have done and are doing.

CEO, Maternity Charity, April 2022

I congratulate you on your very eloquent presentation of your report, you must have had such a heart wrenching few years and I am so proud of what you and your team have achieved.

Ms F, March 2022

Thank you for the follow but more importantly thank you for everything you are doing Donna to represent these families that have gone through such tragedy and life changing events.

Ms G, Twitter, March 2022

Hi Donna, Thank you for everything you have done with regard to maternity services… I truly hope things improve for families and staff alike. 

Ms H, March 2022

Dear Donna,

Congratulations to you and the entire team on the publication of the review.

Prof P-J, March 2022

Dear Donna, 

I just wanted to pass on my warmest congratulations. It is so pleasing and makes me very happy to see a woman excel at what they do. I hope you are taking a well-earned rest from what must have been a challenging, albeit very rewarding, time. 

Best and congratulations, 

Ms B, March 2022 

I just wanted to drop you a very quick line to send add my voice – I’m sure there are many – to those paying tribute to your S&T report. It’s a huge – and hugely challenging – piece of work. While understandably hard-hitting and difficult in its content I hope it supports the necessary changes and has brought some degree of closure to everyone who has been so deeply impacted by the events there. I’ve been so impressed by the way that the families have carried themselves throughout this whole ordeal and I’m in no doubt that they have been hugely appreciative of the typically kind and thoughtful way that you have gone about your difficult work.

Well done again on the report.

With all good wishes

Mr P, March 2022

Congratulations to Donna & all the Team. 

Amazing to hear all the positivity from colleagues saying the National recommendations are what they have been proposing for years!! 

Donna, you represented the families trauma so well, throughout all the media coverage. 

Midwife colleague NHS, March 2022

Dear Donna and team

I am truly proud to have worked with you, learned and given the opportunity to give justice to the families. 

This was an amazing presentation and introduction to our Review, which has filled me with pride and the confidence we have worked relentlessly the last years to bring in significant change. 

Thank you for your leadership.

Chief Midwife and Divisional Chief Nurse colleague, March 2022

Dear Donna, thank you so much for all you have done leading the Review.  It has been an absolute pleasure and an honour to be in your team and to contribute to this work.  Your passion and drive to get the best result possible for our families has been inspiring. 

Midwife colleague NHS, March 2022

Dear Donna, It has been pleasure working with you. Thank you for your tireless hard work for the families and our Maternity Services of the future.

Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, March 2022

I do want to proffer my extreme thanks to you Donna, and the team, it has been a privilege to be part of this and share the same drive and passion for safe maternity care.

Consultant Midwife NHS, March 2022