the maternity stream of the city of sanctuary womenzone 18 th march 2015

The Maternity Stream of the City of Sanctuary

Womenzone 18th March 2015

Personal Stories

"A Woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find

that voice can be remarkably difficult." - Melinda Gates

Stats• 6071 women claimed asylum in the UK in 2012.85% of these women had been raped or tortured.

-Home office / The Independent

• In the UK approx. 10% babies are born to non-English speaking women. (NICE 2010)

• A lack of trained interpreters affected the outcome of 26 women who died between 2006-2008. (CAMCE 2011)

• Asylum seeking and refugee women account for 14% of the maternal death rate in the UK, EVEN THOUGH they only make up 0.4% of the population. (NICE 2005)

What, Who and How of the Maternity Stream?

Maternity Service of Sanctuary Award

• Learn– Education of staff and service users

• Embed– Positive action

• Share– Share good practice

What’s happening in Bradford?

• “Striving for Excellence in Maternity Care: A focus on asylum seeking and refugee Women” conference November 2014

• Bradford Maternity Stream group: bi-monthly meetings (April 29th 12.30-2.30)

• Loss of NCT “birth and beyond” project

How to get involved?

• Maternity Service of Sanctuary• Film / Talk• Volunteer• Bradford Group (29th April 12.30-2.30pm)• Regional Group (AGM tomorrow!)– Input in how the project runs

• Help fundraise ££££

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“Never underestimate the power of a woman, the love of a mother for her children or the capacity of a woman who has suffered to help others. Mums are amazing!"-Rose McCarthy

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Questions?

Contact:www.cityofsanctuary.org/maternity

shelley@maternity.cityofsanctuary.org

07598943402