Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership publish annual report
Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership (KMVP) is the formal service user voice partner of the Local maternity and neonatal system, they engage with women, birthing people and families across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They support and facilitate involvement in the design, improvement, and implementation of local maternity services in the county.
This year the core team have built on the solid foundations created over the last few years and have been at the fore front of service user voice involvement across England. Developing sustainable and meaningful involvement in quality and safety surveillance and concentrating on accessible and diverse engagement have been the focus for KMVP over these 12 months. This has included a visit to the isles of scilly, some exciting events such as Royal Cornwall show and continuing to build their wonderful team of volunteers.
Read the full report at the end of this article to find out more.
Highlights from the annual report include:
- KMVP 15 steps visit and report showing progress and transformation.
- Positive CQC inspection and report highlighting areas of outstanding practice including KMVP.
- Development of a birth options pathway to support informed consent and decision making.
We would like to thank the KMNVP for their continued support and dedication to improving the experience of families using Maternity Services in Cornwall. The relationship between KMNVP and RCHT has gone from strength to strength with the KMNVP always bringing service user voice and feedback to development and change within our service. We remain committed to work together to improve our ‘good’ CQC rating and the experience and quality of the maternity care we provide. Thank you, Nicki and team, for your hard work, passion and commitment.
I am so proud of what the team have achieved over the last year. The continued improvement and development of maternity and neonatal services in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly is proof that with the right leadership, support and commitment, true culture change is possible. We are committed to continue this work across the system and to lead the way for meaningful service user involvement. Thank you to every single person who has supported us and our work and those that continue to advocate for the wonderful families of Cornwall.
