Dr Tim van Hasselt is a neonatal intensive care doctor in training. His clinical work involves caring for babies born preterm or unwell on neonatal intensive care units, working alongside skilled multidisciplinary team members.

He completed an NIHR Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Leicester in 2024, his thesis examined the long-term health outcomes of children born preterm.

Dr van Hasselt commenced as an Academic Clinical Lecturer in August 2024, with a clinical role at University Hospitals Leicester neonatal intensive care unit, and continuing research into the impact of preterm birth into childhood.

Manisha has lived experience of perinatal mental health as well as years of experience in supporting and advocating for families during the perinatal period; including her work as a Maternity & Neonatal Senior Advocate for the NHS. She is currently focusing on bridging the gap between diverse ethnic communities and NHS maternity care, as well as working towards breaking down barriers in infant loss and perinatal mental health within the Muslim & South Asian communities. 

Manisha also has extensive experience in delivering Cultural Safety training, together with her skills and experience, she developed on Supporting Muslim Families and co-developed the C.A.R.E Model for Support Me’s Culturally Aligned Practice Training.

As well as her role in Support Me, Manisha is a perinatal, infant and child loss counsellor, as well as a co-lead for Nottingham Race Health Inequalities Programme, focusing on mental health.

Anna has lived experience of accessing maternity care when she arrived in the UK from Poland 10 years ago. She has had years of experience working with migrant families to make sure they’re receiving equitable maternity care as well as had previous experience of  working as the local MVP project officer for a number of years.

Anna also has a background in education and a Masters in Psychology, having done research on the experiences of the Polish community of maternity care in the UK. She has used her own experience, research and skills towards training on Supporting Migrant Families and co-developed the C.A.R.E Model for Support Me’s Culturally Aligned Practice Training.

Anna has also developed and currently delivers a comprehensive Doula Training Programme where cultural safety is at the core of the curriculum. As well as her role as the Managing Director of Support Me, Anna is also a local councillor in Newark, working towards making change for her local community.

I’m a member of the neonatal consultant team in Exeter, and I am enthusiastic about improving infant and neonatal health. My professional interests include public health and health policy, service evaluation, and quality improvement. I hold an MSc in Global Health Policy from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). I'm always excited about finding ways to improve the care we provide to babies and their families. Outside of work, I enjoy lifting heavy weights, cooking, and wrangling my two feral little boys.

Richard has been a Consultant Neonatologist at Southmead, since 2002. He has a particular interest in cardiorespiratory physiology and all aspects of respiratory care.

Hi is also the Co-Lead for the South West Neonatal Network Milk Bank.

Catriona is a paediatric occupational therapist by background, with over twenty years’ experience supporting children, young people, and their families. In 2014, she founded The Smallest Things premature baby charity following the premature birth of her two sons, recognising that the journey for families and children born prematurely doesn’t end when they leave the neonatal ward.

With a clinical background in the NHS, including neonatal intensive care, Catriona now works in the community, specialising in Special Educational Needs. Alongside her clinical work, she also serves as Director of Policy, Campaigns and Research for The Smallest Things, leading the charity’s efforts to influence national policy, enhance support for families, and improve long-term outcomes for children born prematurely.

Her work combines professional insight with lived experience and advocacy, driving forward meaningful change for families and children after neonatal intensive care.