Maternity Voices Partnership
The Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is a forum for maternity service users, providers and commissioners of maternity services to come together to design services that meet the needs of local women, parents and families. They all work together to share ideas and identify solutions for the design and improvement of maternity care. This is called co-production.
The function of the MVP is more than simply to listen; it is a way of discussing and overcoming challenges. The group aims to support the development and improvement of maternity care for everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live, so that everyone has access to the same quality of care.
5 KEY PRICIPLES:
1. Co-produce as equals, promoting and valuing participation
2. Seek out and listen to and champion the service user experience
3. Provide opportunities for service users and professionals to work together
4. Understand the interdependency of staff experience and positive outcomes
5. Pursue continuous improvement in maternity services
We are gathering service user feedback through our online social media platforms.
This is ongoing and is constantly evolving and developing.
Find us on Facebook Wigan Borough Maternity Voices Partnership
Twitter: @MvpWigan
We have a closed Facebook group where families are asked about volunteering for specific projects. We have a Thank You Thursday, Have Your Say listening events; and each MVP meeting is opened by a service user sharing their experience.
We would love to hear from you if you want to be involved to develop maternity services in Wigan please contact:
Nicola.Ashurst@wiganboroughCCG.nhs.uk or follow us on Facebook / Twitter