Gloucestershire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

The Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership works to gather and understand feedback and experiences from women, birthing people and their families who are currently or have recently used maternity, neonatal and health visiting services in Gloucestershire.

We do this through surveys, community engagement sessions, hosting interactive sessions on social media and holding focus groups.

Our members are:

• Local people who have recently had a baby or are currently expecting a baby
• Healthcare professionals, including midwives, health visitors, obstetricians and neonatal staff who work at our maternity units in Gloucestershire and provide care in the community.
• Representatives from Public Health and NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
• Representatives from voluntary groups who support pregnant women and new parents

The Partnership is independent of the NHS, but aims to work closely and in partnership with services to help inform, challenge, bring about positive change and celebrate good practice.

We are funded by NHS Gloucestershire, which enables us to have access to resources to help us reach more new and expectant parents, and have a positive impact on local maternity services.