Give your views on maternity care in Southwark

Why sharing your experiences of maternity care is important

Women from Black ethnic groups are four times more likely to die in pregnancy than those from white groups, and women from Asian ethnic backgrounds are almost twice as likely.

These startling statistics are from a UK report on maternal deaths. Southwark is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country. 40% of our population are born outside the UK. This means these inequalities are likely to impact a higher proportion of our residents.

As a result Southwark Council have set up a commission to look at Southwark’s maternity care and they want to hear from you.

How you can give your views on maternity services in Southwark

You can help by:

· completing the resident maternity care survey by 31 July 2024 (it includes a prize draw for £50 Love2shop vouchers)

· completing the professional’s maternity survey by 31 July 2024

· coming to a public meeting about maternity care on 22 May, 11 June, 24 July or 25 September 2024

· telling Southwark Council if you would like to share your views on maternity care in a focus group, one-to-one interview or by coming to a meeting

· sending in a WhatsApp voice note on 07926 086 539 if you’re a frontline maternity care professional

· feeding back anonymously using the frontline professional’s maternity care form

Find out more about the Southwark Maternity Commission.

How to contact Southwark Council if you want to get involved

You can email maternitycommission@southwark.gov.uk to get involved.