Working Together in the Public Interest
Stakeholders are the people and organisations who may be affected by, contribute to, or have an interest in FEDANT’s work and the professional standards that support safe, informed care.
FEDANT considers how each group relates to our role, decisions and actions. Some stakeholders are directly affected by our work, while others contribute expertise, represent public or professional interests, or work alongside those in the antenatal and postnatal sector.
People or groups who may be directly affected, positively or negatively, by FEDANT’s standards, decisions, guidance or regulatory action. Different primary stakeholders may have different needs or perspectives, which FEDANT considers carefully and fairly.
People or groups who may be indirectly affected by FEDANT’s work, or who have a professional, academic, public interest or policy interest in effective regulation and good practice.
Our stakeholders may include, but are not limited to:
People using or considering antenatal, postnatal, infant feeding, doula and related services.
Those working in the antenatal and postnatal sector, including Antenatal Educators, Breastfeeding Counsellors, Infant Feeding Practitioners, Doulas and Postnatal Practitioners.
Course and CPD providers, tutors, assessors and academic institutions involved in professional education and development.
NHS and independent healthcare providers, maternity services and other professionals supporting parents and families.
Statutory regulatory bodies, professional associations, insurers and organisations with related responsibilities.
Charities, support groups, researchers, policymakers and others with an interest in public protection and professional standards.
Stakeholder views help FEDANT understand how its work is experienced in practice and where guidance, standards or communication may be improved. Depending on the subject, engagement may include:
FEDANT considers relevant feedback alongside its regulatory responsibilities, available evidence and the need to protect the public. Participation does not guarantee a particular outcome, and responsibility for regulatory decisions remains with FEDANT.
If you or your organisation would like to be considered for a stakeholder role, please complete the Stakeholder Registration Form. You can also contact FEDANT if you would like to share relevant information or ask a question about stakeholder engagement.