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His name was Elkan.
His death was preventable.

We exist to make sure it never happens again.

Registered Charity No. 1217011

50,000

LLETZ procedures performed annually in England.

1 in 4

Women in the UK will undergo a LLETZ procedure during their lifetime.

4x

Black women are four times more likely to die in childbirth than white women.

40+

GP surgeries across Leicester and Oxfordshire targeted for awareness.

Our Strategic Focus Areas

LLETZ Awareness

We deliver culturally appropriate awareness campaigns across Leicester and Oxfordshire, targeting Black and South Asian communities to ensure the risks of LLETZ are disclosed and understood.

Bereaved Parent Support

Monthly peer support sessions facilitated by those with lived experience. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space for parents to navigate the path of loss together.

Technology for Change

Developing the Pregnancy Companion App and The Elkan Protocol, clinical decision support systems built to prevent preventable loss within the NHS.

“Elkan’s Light is the biggest lesson I have ever tried to teach.”

— Daniel Udoeyo, Co-Founder

Registered Charity No. 1217011

His name was Elkan.
His death was preventable.

We exist to make sure it never happens again.

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