Maternity and Neonatal Voices brings together women and their partners/ families who have recent experience of maternity services, and those interested in improving maternity services, with health professionals who work in maternity services across the Health Board.
We listen to our members and contribute to the development and provision of quality services to meet the needs of our community by ensuring that women and their families are at the centre of everything we do.
By joining our group, you'll have the opportunity to share your experiences, insights, and ideas with us. You will be part of a collaborative effort to identify and address challenges, celebrate successes, and drive improvements in maternity services.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Maternity and Neonatal Voices group, whether a service user or other stakeholder, please contact BCU.MaternityVoices@wales.nhs.uk
Join our Maternity and Neonatal Voices Facebook group to join the conversations on social media.
We meet together regularly to ensure the views of women, partners and families are heard. The sessions are held online but we let members know if there is an opportunity to meet in person.
Our group is made up of:
We value that each member brings a different set of experiences, skills and unique perspectives that contribute to the strength of the group.
Outside of our meetings, we give members the opportunity to comment on updates to local policies, guidelines and nationally led priorities – communication is largely sent by email or our Facebook group to enable access and opportunity for consideration at a time that suits our members.
If you have a recent experience with maternity services in North Wales and would like to share your experience, please complete this online feedback form.
Whether your experience with maternity services in North Wales has been positive or you have concerns, we welcome your feedback through the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). Your input helps us improve our services and ensure we continue providing the best care possible.
You can share your thoughts or raise any issues with PALS directly, or if it’s more convenient, you can submit feedback through our online form. Find out more information, including how to contact our PALS team here.
Birth Reflections is a listening service that is coordinated by our team of clinical supervisors for midwives. It is available to any woman and their partner who have given birth in North Wales and offers the opportunity to share and reflect on your experience of maternity services.
Our dedicated team will take the time to listen and help answer any questions you may have. To arrange an appointment, please email the team below with your contact details, your hospital number or date of birth, where you gave birth and the date you delivered. One of our team will then be in contact to make an appointment.
To access the service please email: BCU.BirthReflections@wales.nhs.uk
If you feel traumatised or deeply affected by your birth, we advise you to contact your GP in the first instance to ensure you get the right support.