Do have learning disabilities and are pregnant or have a child aged 3 or younger. If so, you are being invited to take part in this survey to share your experiences. All details can be found on the posters below and you can express your interest in taking part using this link:

West Cumbria Baby Bank plays a vital role in supporting families across Cumberland, offering practical help and dignity at one of the most vulnerable moments in a parent’s life.   The service connects generous community donations with families referred by midwives, health visitors, and other professionals, ensuring babies get the safe, essential start they deserve. 🌼 A Community Lifeline for Local Families Established in January 2021 , West Cumbria Baby Bank was created to h

Baroness Amos is asking women and families across England to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care through a public Call for Evidence. Responses to the Call for Evidence will be used to inform the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation’s findings and recommendations. The Call for Evidence is open for 8 weeks from 20 January until 17 March 2026. There are two Call for Evidence surveys available: One for women and people who have been pregnant to share t

***This survey has now closed*** What is maternity triage? Maternity triage is where you contact or visit when you need urgent advice or care during pregnancy or after birth. We want to make sure this service feels safe, supportive, and works well for everyone who uses it. Why are we asking for your feedback? We are running a short survey to understand what it is like for people who use maternity triage. Your feedback helps us understand what we are doing well and what we cou

This blog is a repost from North Cumbria Integrated Care. You can read the original post here . ______ North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) has performed “better than expected” in key areas of maternity care compared to other trusts across England, according to the results of a national maternity survey published today (Wednesday 10th December). The Care Quality Commission has written to Chief Executive Trudie Davies to acknowledge that “the proportion of

Every day, neonatal care teams work tirelessly to support the tiniest and most vulnerable patients. Yet, the resources available to guide and assist families and healthcare providers often miss the mark in addressing real needs. What if you could help change that? By joining a neonatal coproduction group, you become part of a team that creates new, practical resources designed with input from those who know neonatal care best—parents, nurses, doctors, and support staff. The N

This is your invitation to 'See the Whole of Me': The project is lead by The Happy Mums Foundation and Open Lab (Newcastle University), with many other organisation's being involved in the co-production. Happy Mum's shared: At Happy Mums, we believe every story matters, especially those that are often left untold. Over the past few years, we’ve been privileged to walk alongside mums from all walks of life, listening, learning, and growing together. This project, which began a

I’m pleased to announce that Carlisle & Eden and West Cumbria MNVP’s were recently successful in attracting some additional funding for...

Advice and guidance is available for anyone who is experiencing early pregnancy complications. Symptoms such as pain, bleeding, or severe...