Tommy's pregnancy accreditation programme - Advisors

The Pregnancy Accreditation Programme is guided by organisations and individuals whose goals and expertise are closely aligned to Tommy's.

• An advisory panel including the Department of Trade and Industry, the Health and Safety Executive and the Equal Opportunities Commission whose advice is vital in helping us ensure a relevant, up-to-date and comprehensive Programme.
• An accreditation panel of professionals in the fields of maternal and fetal health research, midwifery, obstetrics and human resource management who establish the accreditation criteria for organisations.
• Professional individuals who provide expert consultation ensuring accuracy of our information services.

Advisory panel

"Positive and effective management of pregnancy in the workplace and clarity about rights and responsibilities fosters loyalty and commitment amongst the workforce."


"Tommy's PAP promotes a spirit of partnership between pregnant women and their employers and encourages good communication. This helps to promote a successful working pregnancy and a smoother return to work for women and their employers."

"Tommy's programme encourages good employment practice and HSE is happy to work with them to achieve this aim."

Expert panel

Vivette Glover

Vivetter Glover MA, PhD, DSc has been Director of the Fetal and Neonatal Stress Research Centre, Queen Charlotte's Hospital since 1997.

Lucilla Poston

Lucilla Poston is Tommy's Professor of Fetal and Maternal Health. She established and leads the dedicated team of scientists and doctors forming the Fetal and Maternal Health Research Unit at St. Thomas' Hospital, London.

Sue Jacob

Midwife, Sue Jacob, works as Student Services Advisor at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) where she develops and co-ordinates the RCM service for midwifery students.

Nigel Simpson

Mr Nigel Simpson is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, a Director of Medical undergraduate training and clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds.

Lesley Regan

Lesley Regan is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College School of Medicine and St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, and director of the largest clinic in Europe for women who have had recurrent miscarriages.

Teresa Isaacs

In her role as Manager, Occupational Health, with the Lloyds TSB Group, Teresa Isaacs develops strategy and policy advice relating to Occupational Health. A Registered General nurse since 1978, Teresa then trained and practised as a Midwife for three years, before studying for her Diploma in Occupational Health and NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety.

Professional individuals

Mr Ian Fergusson, FRCS, FOCOG, Consultant of Obstetrics, and Founder of Tommy's

Professor Lucilla Poston, Tommy's Professor of Maternal & Fetal Health, St Thomas's Hospital, London

Claire Harvey, Midwife at St Thomas's Hospital, London

Colleen Bowen, Head of Better Working Environment Division, Occupational Health Support Unit, at the Health and Safety Executive

Angela Wearne, Policy Advisor, Occupational Health Support Unit, at the Health and Safety Executive

Dr Anne Price, Head of Occupational Health and Safety at Marks and Spencer

Val Thorpe and Joanne Gordon, Equal Opportunities Group, Human Resource department at Lloyds TSB