Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin MNVP

Today, across the world Diwali, the annual Festival of Lights celebrations begin. Coinciding with another important celebration — Bandi Chhor Divas Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali and a Happy Bandi Chhor Divas! ✨ May light, peace, and prosperity fill your homes and hearts

Had a baby or supported someone who did? Your voice can help improve maternity and neonatal care in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Join our friendly volunteer group and share your story. 📩 Fill in our short expression of interest form forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fi1GqDBnWm or email us!

Grief after #PregnancyLoss and #BabyLoss can look different on the outside. A simple message or practical offer of support to a loved one can make a huge difference 💙🩷 #BLAW

🩷💙 Today marks the start of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek 2025. #BLAW is a time for people to come together, remember their babies, raise awareness of pregnancy & #BabyLoss, and drive change. Learn more: babyloss-awareness.org #BabyLifeline #BLAW2025 #BLAW #BabyLossAwareness

This #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, we are inviting everyone in our community to dedicate a ribbon to a much-loved baby 💙🩷 Leave a dedication ⬇️ visufund.com/ribbon-remembr… #BLAW #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss

We are working with a researcher at University of East Anglia who wants to improve the bereavement support and care Black, Asian and ethnic minority parents receive when their baby dies on the neonatal unit. To find out more, please email Penny Curry on P.Curry@UEA.AC.UK

Whether you’re a bereaved parent, family member, friend, or a healthcare professional, we are here to support anyone affected by #PregnancyLoss or #BabyLoss 📧 helpline@sands.org.uk 📞 0808 164 332 ➡️ sands.org.uk/support

The latest Health and Social Care Committee report shares that systemic racism in maternity care is leading to disproportionately poor outcomes for mothers and babies. Black women are more than twice as likely to die in childbirth compared with white women, and their babies face a higher risk of stillbirth. These devastating disparities are rooted in systemic failures in leadership, accountability, and a culture that too often dismisses women’s concerns. At The For Baby’s Sake Trust, we believe every mother and baby deserves safe, respectful, and equitable care. Change is urgently needed. Outcomes must improve, and services must listen to and respect Black women’s experiences. We stand alongside those calling for accountability, anti-racist practice, and compassionate leadership in maternity care. Read the full article here: bit.ly/46dut6b #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #EndRacism #ForBabysSake #MaternityCare #BlackMaternalHealth #BreakTheCycle

🗣️ Have your say! Help shape the future of adult mental health hospital services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. We're listening to patients, carers & professionals. 🗓️ Deadline: 4 Nov 2025 🔗 Take the survey: tinyurl.com/yant6wkh #MentalHealth #NHS #HaveYourSay

We understand the journey of grief for bereaved parents and families of South Asian descent can differ from that of other communities. We are here for you 💜🧡 Our next online support meeting takes place on Tuesday 22 July. Reserve your spot 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-suppo…

📣 We are looking for parents/carers and healthcare professionals that can support us for the next year to review our accreditation programme for neonatal units, the Bliss Baby Charter. 📣 We are planning on conducting a comprehensive review of the content of the Baby Charter, to ensure the programme continues to be relevant and in line with ever changing practice, especially in relation to FICare, and the new Bliss strategy. For more information on the review and on how to apply to support us please visit our website: shorturl.pulse.ly/lsrzssrzja Deadline for applications is 3rd of August.

How do you mark your baby’s birthday or due date? After #PregnancyLoss and #BabyLoss, milestones can be difficult to manage. You may choose to do something special or perhaps you would rather let it pass by quietly. How you grieve is unique to you 💜🧡 sands.org.uk/support

We have lots of opportunities to take part in research that we are supporting at the moment. Find out more ➡️ sands.org.uk/take-part-rese… Taking part in research helps to save babies’ lives and improve care and support for bereaved parents and families 💙🧡 #BabyLoss

Help future research into perinatal mental health focus on what matters to you. Complete the survey 👉 bit.ly/PMHPriorities #PMHResearchPriorities @HeatherWillis18 @LindAlliance

We're looking for UK-based midwives and obstetricians for an online focus group on antenatal fetal monitoring (estimated 60-90 minutes). Please contact lydia.hughes-3@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you're interested. You will need your NMC/GMC number to participate.

I am proud to launch the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice today. Paula and Tom McGowan's formidabe campaign will help transform care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. gov.uk/government/pub…

Did you know that if your baby was born on or after the 6th of April 2025 and received neonatal care for 7 days or more, you may be entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave in addition to other benefits such as maternity and paternity leave? tinyurl.pulse.ly/0uzbvv2xum

Celebrate #windrush with us Satideh Soup tasting event at Enginuity, Ironbridge 🏠 TF8 7DX 📅 21 June 🕰️ 12-4pm Everyone welcome Scan the code below to get your free ticket See you there!

We are excited to announce our sixth annual National Maternity Safety Conference! #MatSafety2025 👉 Bookings are now open: babylifeline.org.uk/conference-2025 We can't wait to see you all on 25th Sept in Birmingham as we 'Shape the Future of Maternity Care Together'. #BabyLifeLine #Charity

We're looking for volunteers who are UK-based midwives and obstetricians to participate in an online focus group on antenatal fetal monitoring. We would need no more than 90 minutes of your time. Please contact lydia.hughes-3@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you're interested.