Invitation To SOFT NI Parents

Written By Shaun Dowdall

Antenatal Results & Choices are currently carrying out important research within Northern Ireland. If you are able to take part, you can find the details below.

Research on First Trimester Screening in Northern Ireland

We are carrying out research in Northern Ireland about universal first trimester screening in pregnancy. We would like to speak to a range of stakeholders, including parents, healthcare professionals, academics, professional bodies, charities and government organisations.

We are inviting you as a parent of a child with Trisomy 13 or Trisomy 18 to share your thoughts, views and experiences.

Research Team

  • Dr Fiona Bloomer - Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, Ulster University

  • Dr Suzie Heaney - registered midwife and
    NI Coordinator for Antenatal, Results and Choices (ARC)

  • Dr Claire Lougarre - Lecturer in Law at the School of Law, Ulster University, specialising in human rights law and reproductive health

Please get in touch with Suzie if you would like to attend (suzieearc-uk.org), or if you have any questions or would like any further information.

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to take part if you:

  • Are over 18

  • Have had a baby with Trisomy 13 or Trisomy

  • You received your care in NI

  • Your care experience was in the past 5 years

What is involved?

If you decide to be involved you will be asked to take part in a group discussion with other parents from SOFT NI. This will led by the research team and held on Thursday 19*h June 7.00-9.30pm at Ulster University (Belfast Campus).

This meeting will not be recorded but researchers will write anonymous notes from discussions.

Shaun Dowdall
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