Access to Maternity, Neonatal and Post-Natal Care for Black and Asian Women

News - 16 June 2023

Healthwatch Walsall want to hear from Black and Asian women living in Walsall about their maternity experiences. Were you happy with the treatment and care you received? We want to listen to your feedback and use this to influence service changes to make maternity services better, be more accessible, inclusive and for service users to have the highest quality of care.

Share your feedback by taking part in our short survey. It takes just a couple of minutes. What you tell us can help shape services for the people who use them.

Your feedback is anonymous, we will not ask your name and you do not have to tell us anything personal about yourself.

We want Moms to tell us what went well, what could have been improved and other feedback about your treatment and care.

Take part by clicking the link below.

https://engagingcommunities.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/9hu2mf

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