Join us for a look at maternity and neonatal care that can actually make a difference!

Have you had a baby recently, or are you pregnant and using care in Wigan Borough? This could be antenatal or postnatal care as well as giving birth at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

👣 We are inviting parents and parents-to-be to come with us on walk around the maternity and neonatal units. You will be with the local Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) team.

Your views will help us understand what it feels like to use these services.

What you’ll get from coming:

A chance to share your views and be listened to

See parts of the maternity and neonatal units you may not normally see

Help staff understand what matters most to families

Be part of improving care for other parents and babies

Lunch and help with travel or childcare costs

🧡 We really want to hear from you if you:

Are Black, Asian or from a mixed ethnic background

Are LGBTQ+

Are neurodiverse

Have a disability

Or don’t always feel listened to

📍 What will happen on the day

🕤 from 9:30am – Meet at the clocktower entrance to the hospital (or just inside if the weather is bad!)

☕ 10:00am – Short introduction to the day

👥 Walk around the units in small groups (3–4 people)

👀 Look at how the space feels: welcoming, clear, clean and safe

🗣️ 12.30 - Meet back together to share findings and have lunch

🥗 Lunch is included

Share your thoughts with staff

🕑 Finish by 2:00pm

💷 Help with costs

We can pay travel and parking costs

We can also help with childcare costs if needed

👶 Bringing your baby

Babies in slings are welcome

Pushchairs and prams can’t come on the walk

Need a sling? You can contact Supportive Sloths or The Parenting Collective sling library

❓ Questions or accessibility requirements?

📧 Email: wiganMNVP@voicesforchoices.org.uk

📱 WhatsApp: 07484522507

We are happy to discuss travel costs, childcare support, accessibility needs, or any questions about taking part. Please note that our WhatsApp is not continuously monitored and we aim to reply within 2 working days.

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