Dorset Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
Working in partnership to improve maternity and neonatal services in Dorset
About Dorset MNVP
Dorset MNVP is the formal partner of Dorset NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB), responsible for providing the voice of service users to inform development of maternity and neonatal care in the county.
We support the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) to ensure services are delivered in a kind, personal and safe way by making sure the service user voice is central to all decision-making and quality oversight. This enables the ICB to fulfil its responsibilities in line with the three-year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services in England.
We engage with people who have recently used local maternity and neonatal services, listening to their experiences and feedback. We share their insight with the Dorset Integrated Care System and the maternity and neonatal service providers it commissions, to make sure people’s opinions are at the heart of shaping local services.
Dorset MNVP is managed and supported by Evolving Communities.
We are recruiting
We currently have two exciting job opportunities: MNVP lead (22.5 hrs pw) and Volunteering & Engagement Officer (16 hrs pw). The deadline for applications is 1 Dec 2024.
Get involved
Volunteer
Share your feedback
What we do
Focus groups
We host focus groups on specific maternity themes, to build an accurate picture of people’s experiences and needs.
Gathering feedback
We listen to and gather feedback from communities across Dorset, especially those who are hard to reach or seldom heard.
'Walk the Patch'
We ‘Walk the Patch’ and do the ’15 Steps’ challenge within the local maternity units and hospitals, to check that the facilities and care meets the needs of the people using them.
Attending events and networking
Critical friendship and accountability
We provide critical friendship and accountability to professionals within the Local Maternity and Neonatal System, including NHS Trusts, Council and Integrated Care Board.
News and events
Keep up-to-date with our latest news and opportunities to get involved.
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How your views make a difference
Find out how we use your feedback to influence positive change in maternity and neonatal care in Dorset.
New maternity and neonatal unit for Dorset
In April 2025, a new state-of-the-art maternity and neonatal unit will open at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s BEACH building, replacing the current facility at Poole Hospital. We’ve been involved in the design of the new site and look forward to the positive impact it will have for local parents. Find out more and keep up to date at Maternity Matters Dorset or visit the NHS University Hospitals Dorset website.
Our work
Quality surveillance and governance in Dorset
Evaluating maternity and neonatal services in Dorset
Making sure you have the information you need in Dorset
Finding out what matters most to you in Dorset
Get in touch
If you have questions or feedback about any aspect of our work or maternity services in Dorset, please get in touch:
info@dorsetmnvp.co.uk