Delivering Change
When experienced midwife Agnes’ third baby is delivered, she is confronted by a profound need for systemic change – and makes it happen.
When nurse and midwife Agnes Nisbett’s third baby was delivered, she was confronted by a profound need for systemic change. Agnes came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation and despite many barriers, “sheer hard work” got her to the top of her profession. However, her own hospital experience in the 1970s revealed just how flawed and uncaring the system could be.
Now in her 80s, Agnes looks back on her time in the NHS, and shares with Dr Sian Williams how her personal loss inspired her to challenge and change things for others.
Warning: This interview discusses the experience of stillbirth. Details of help and support with pregnancy-related issues are available through the ѿý Action Line at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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- Wed 10 Apr 2024 09:00ѿý Radio 4
- Fri 12 Apr 2024 16:30ѿý Radio 4
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