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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
