BSL-Friendly MNVP Listening Event

Created by Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

A BSL-friendly MNVP Listening Event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing parents to share maternity and neonatal experiences

BSL-friendly Listening Event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing parents in East London to share experiences and improve maternity services.

If you are pregnant or recently had a baby, we would love you to join us for this friendly and accessible Listening Event hosted by the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP).

This event is especially for Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents, but we warmly welcome all parents, birthing people and families from Newham, Waltham Forest and Tower Hamlets.

Your feedback and lived experience will help shape better maternity and neonatal care across Barts Health NHS Trust hospitals and community services.

What to Expect

๐Ÿค Meet and connect โ€“ A welcoming space to share your experiences and connect with other parents and NHS staff.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Have your say โ€“ Help influence future improvements in maternity and neonatal care.

๐Ÿ‘ถ Child-friendly environment โ€“ Qualified childcare staff will be available, so you can relax and take part fully.

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Additional Information

๐ŸŽซ ยฃ10 grocery voucher for attendees

๐Ÿฅช Refreshments and lunch provided

๐Ÿฅ Information stalls: Infant Feeding, Perinatal Mental Health, Family Hub and more

โœ‹ BSL interpreters available throughout

Accessibility

This is a fully BSL-accessible event. If you have additional access needs or require another language, please tell us when booking so we can support you.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact

For more information, email: mnvptwn@cbplus.org.uk

๐Ÿค Supported by

Barts Health NHS Trust | CB Plus | Healthwatch Tower Hamlets | Healthwatch Waltham Forest

Event details

When: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 10:00 am โ€“ 12:30 pm

Format: In-person

Venue:
Discover Children's Story Centre
383-387 High Street
Stratford, London E15 4QZ
United Kingdom

Cost: Free

Access & inclusion

  • BSL interpreters
  • Live captions / STTR
  • Wheelchair access

More access info

Wheelchair users and customers with reduced mobility - Discover is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access to all entrances and a lift serving all floors. An accessible toilet is available on each floor. On the Ground Floor the accessible toilet is fitted with a height adjustable changing bench and ceiling track hoist system.

Organiser

Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (CB Plus)
info@cbplus.org.uk

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