City & Hackney Maternity Voices

Hackney parents & staff working together to improve maternity services in Hackney. Chaired by local parent @e8yim, voluntary so response may be slower ✨

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Pregnant women & families or used @huhmaternity recently? Pls do our new online monthly survey to help us feedback to Homerton Maternity and the CCG. Deadline Wed 18 Nov. Will be used to improve maternity services for everyone. PLS SHARE! 💫https://t.co/C1hwQz1xQQ

[Maternal Mental Health Alliance @MMHAlliance]

Though many may have anticipated last night's #lockdown3 announcement, our thoughts are with new and expectant mums who may be finding the news especially hard.

Our maternal mental health guidance has information and links to organisations for support: https://t.co/CSLQqcmDoU

[Tracey Fletcher @CEOEastKentHosp]

Covid patients in the @NHSHomerton today are even higher - over 200, 48% less than 65 yrs old. Our amazing staff are working incredibly hard, getting so stretched in looking after very sick patients. Please comply with the Covid restrictions. @hackneycitizen @hackneycouncil

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Nicole and Rachel are hugely invested in improving maternity services and ensuring women and families' voices are well represented at such a critical time, during the pandemic, and for the future @huhmaternity @CityHackneyCCG 3/3

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

City & Hackney has 2 new MVP Chairs! @e8yim, who has been the Chair for the last 3 years, is heading off on maternity leave for her 3rd baby (& 2nd @huhmaternity babe... We are delighted to welcome our new Chair and Vice Chairs who have now taken up their roles. A Thread: 1/3

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Nicole Kayode is mat cover for the Chair role. She has recent experience of maternity care in the area and runs a healthtech co. Rachel Francis is Vice Chair, an active member of the MVP and has used maternity services in the past year. She runs @birthpositive for Hackney 2/3

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

MVP meeting is happening at 10.40am today 👇

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Our next MVP meeting is this Thursday, 19 Nov at 10.30am via Zoom. Message me, email [email protected] or join our FB group at https://t.co/HTRl27lBCm to get the link 💫 @huhmaternity @CityHackneyCCG @ShirlpetersonR

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Our next MVP meeting is this Thursday, 19 Nov at 10.30am via Zoom. Message me, email [email protected] or join our FB group at https://t.co/HTRl27lBCm to get the link 💫 @huhmaternity @CityHackneyCCG @ShirlpetersonR

[Maternity Action @MaternityAction]

A new study says that a third of fathers don't know about their right to ask for changes at work. No excuse, dads! Check out our comprehensive info sheet on rights at work for fathers and partners! #KnowYourRights #parentalrights

https://t.co/xgx7D7iDXx

[Homerton Health Visiting @CityHackneyHV]

We are offering flu vaccines as a flu nasal spray to 2/3 year olds in city and hackney at children’s centres on 14th and 15th November 2020. To find out more please call 0207 683 2669/ 07787 845702 @NHSHomerton @CatherinePelley @DoctorChrisVT @CityHackneyCCG @CandHGPConfed

[Maternity Action @MaternityAction]

See our freshly updated #CovidMaternity FAQs on #furlough. We'll be back with more updates on calculation of furlough pay after #maternityleave and for those returning to work in part-time roles. Please share widely! #Covid19

https://t.co/LxOrgE2Iby

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Delighted to share our new working group focused on improving maternity care for black and ethnic minority women and their families. Could not come at a more critical time. If you'd like to join details are below. @MikhaelaErysth1 @BuabengRachael

[Homerton Maternity @huhmaternity]

Join us on 10th Nov, we’d love to hear from you! #bamematernity @CityHackneyMVP @CityHackneyCCG @CityHackneyHV @BuabengRachael @e8yim please share 🤗

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

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[Lisa Ramsey 🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️ @Doula_Lisa]

Pls share @NatMatVoicesorg @MVPBolton @CM_MVP_Network @MvpNorwich @MvpWhiston @StockportMVP @WestEssexMVP @GreenwichMSLC @KingstonMSLC @WestCumbriaMVP @Barnsley_MVP @hantsmaternity @MslcLewisham @CityHackneyMVP @SussexMid @BayVoices @uclhmvp @ReadingMVP @OxfordshireM @KernowMVP

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

*Second lockdown* @huhmaternity @ShirlpetersonR says NOT planning to reintroduce restrictions. All measures will continue unless advised otherwise by local Infection Control and Prevention team or in response to national guidance
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https://t.co/TEqbQx56CC

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Reminder of this event happening tomorrow, Tuesday, with @ShirlpetersonR @huhmaternity at 1-2pm. Register to join the event with the details below
https://t.co/tdbFr60Bdh

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Great opportunity to put Qs about maternity care during the pandemic directly to @huhmaternity's Head of Midwifery @ShirlpetersonR on Tues 27 October at 1pm. Register to join this call with the details below 👇

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Good news for those having babies at @huhmaternity! Partners will be able to attend 12wk scans from 26 Oct. This is in addition to them being able to attend 20wk scans which they can do already. Vital info in image below 👇💞

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Countdown to the deadline to apply! A truly rewarding and impactful opportunity to change maternity services in City & Hackney 💫

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Do you live in City & Hackney? Are you a local parent or parent-to-be interested in improving maternity services for women, their partners and families? We are looking for a Chair (mat cover) and Vice-Chair - details and apply here https://t.co/RPsRW1f4bH

[Homerton Maternity @huhmaternity]

As we mentioned yesterday, #babylossawarenessweek starts today. We are thinking of all our bereaved families, not only today, but everyday. #blaw2020 #babyloss

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Great opportunity to put Qs about maternity care during the pandemic directly to @huhmaternity's Head of Midwifery @ShirlpetersonR on Tues 27 October at 1pm. Register to join this call with the details below 👇

[City & Hackney Maternity Voices @CityHackneyMVP]

Do you live in City & Hackney? Are you a local parent or parent-to-be interested in improving maternity services for women, their partners and families? We are looking for a Chair (mat cover) and Vice-Chair - details and apply here https://t.co/RPsRW1f4bH