North & North East Lincs Maternity Voices Partnership

24/06/2026

Today has seen the publication of the Nottingham Ockenden Maternity Review — the largest maternity review in the history of the NHS.

It is a very difficult read. Please take care of yourself if you choose to read the report itself, or follow the media coverage around it.

One of the themes that emerges repeatedly is women and birthing people telling us that they did not feel listened to — at all stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Listening is at the heart of the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP). Our role is to ensure that the experiences, views and voices of women, birthing people and families — including dads and partners — help shape the planning and delivery of maternity services.

This is especially important for those who may face additional barriers or inequalities — including people living in poverty, disabled people, neurodivergent people, refugees and asylum seekers, people who find reading or speaking English difficult, LGBTQ+ families, and people from global majority communities.

If you would like to get in touch with MNVP in North & North East Lincolnshire please do:
[email protected]

🫄If you are pregnant and feeling worried or unsettled, please speak to your community midwife, who can offer support, reassurance and help you access the right care.

👩‍🍼 If you are living with birth trauma or difficult experiences of maternity care, support is available. You may find the following organisations helpful:

• Birth Trauma Association – support and information for people affected by traumatic birth experiences
• Make Birth Better – peer support and resources for processing birth trauma
• PANDAS Foundation – support for parents experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and after birth
• NHS Talking Therapies – support for anxiety, trauma and emotional wellbeing.
• Ellie’s Gift & Chasing Rainbows - support for baby loss and pregnancy after loss

You can also speak to your GP, health visitor or maternity team for further support.

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. Listening must be at the centre of maternity care! 💜

https://www.maternityvoiceshny.org.uk/

16/06/2026

Thankyou to everyone who attended yesterday, there were some really great discussions

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

We ran our Badgernotes survey back in September last year and the responses we received helped to drive some much needed improvements with the app for its users.

We have been asked to run this again to see if things have improved and how people are finding using it now, please would you take 5 minutes to fill out this short survey or just pop us a message with your comments so that we can see if further improvements may be needed.

Is the speed ok?
Is it easy or difficult to navigate?
Can you access the information you need in a format that’s right for you?
What do you like about?
What don’t you like about it?

Thankyou for your time and help in supporting us to work with the hospital on topics like this one, your experiences and opinions really matter & we want to get it right for you.

Survey link here: https://shorturl.at/sLRBZ
😊 💜

03/06/2026

⭐ The Neonatal Family Flat Fund - Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital ⭐

Every year, 1 in 8 babies are admitted to the neonatal units — and for families, this can bring unexpected challenges, worry, and long days away from home.
We’re proud to offer accommodation on the unit, allowing parents to stay close to their baby during such a critical time. But over the years, these family flats have become tired, outdated, and in need of some care and attention.
Our goal is to transform these spaces into warm, welcoming environments where families can rest, recover, and feel supported during one of the hardest times of their lives.
To make this happen, we need the support of our amazing community, local businesses, and fundraisers. Whether it’s through donations, fundraising events, supplies, or sponsorship, every contribution can help us create a comforting “home away from home” for our neonatal families.
If you’d like to get involved or support this project, please get in touch — together, we can make a real difference 💚 🧡
Email: [email protected]

02/06/2026

Did you watch last night's Panorama programme? It may prompt reflection and discussion about maternity & neonatal services for many people.

*We want to hear from you*

North & North East Lincolnshire MNVP is an independent organisation that works to ensure the voices and experiences of women, birthing people and families help shape improvements in maternity and neonatal care.

If you have used maternity or neonatal services in North & North East Lincs within the last year or so, we would welcome hearing about your experience, whether it was positive, negative, or a mix of both. Nothing is too small or insignificant - every detail is important in your care and the way you experience it.

To share your feedback with a member of our team there are many ways you can do so….
✉️ Email us : [email protected]
✍🏻 Message us directly on our social media
🗣️ Get in touch for our number to send a voice note via WhatsApp
📞 Get in touch to arrange a phone call or video call via zoom or teams
☕️ Meet us in person at one of the many events we attend or 1:1 over a cuppa
💬 Fill out our anonymous survey here….
https://shorturl.at/17dSL

If you need any assistance in giving your feedback and sharing your story with us such as an interpreter, bereavement or mental health support please ask we will do all we can to ensure ALL voices are heard.

Your voice, your story, your experiences matter to us and really can drive change 💜

27/05/2026

This is in Hull but it may help some of our local families who are able to travel 💜

19/05/2026

The next Nest and Nurture event will be held on Thursday 4th June in the Acorn Suite, Department of Family Services, DPOW 7-8:30pm.

Want to find out more about pregnancy, birth, home birth, induction of labour, elective c sections, maternity voices partnership, health visitor service, family hubs, safe sleeping, mental health support, NICU, infant feeding and more, then please join us no matter what stage of pregnancy you are at.

All pregnant people, friends and family are welcome.

13/05/2026

Parents and primary caregivers... You'll probably be familiar with the Red Book. We're carrying out some research to understand how you use it as part of looking after your child's health.

Do you have 10 minutes to help us out? Follow the link to complete our survey - thank you!

➡️ https://feedback.digital.nhs.uk/jfe/form/SV_5vGwvkdSffnJNAO

08/05/2026