MNVP Waltham Forest Chair - Yvonne Sulola 

 

About Yvonne 

Hi, my name is Yvonne Sulola and I am the Waltham Forest MNVP chair. I am a mummy of 3 and work as a local doula and hypnobirthing instructor. I strive to ensure that the voices of women and birthing people who access maternity services are heard. I am passionate about working to improve our local maternity services.
 

My role involves regular visits to the maternity unit to gather feedback, attending meetings with midwifery & obstetrics teams, and working in collaboration on projects to improve services and care. In order for service improvements to be effective we need to ensure that we truly represent and accommodate the needs of all.

Share your experience with Yvonne and help shape the future of maternity and neonatal care in Waltham Forest.

Get in touch: mnvpchairwalthamforest@healthwatcnewham.co.uk 

 

MNVP Tower Hamlets Chair - Apshana Haque

 

About Apshana

Hi, My name is Apshana Haque, My background is in children's mental health services but what led me to become an MNVP was after my own experience which unfortunately was not the best. It made me reflect on other women in the same situation. I am a confident, open person who struggled to get my voice heard and I couldn't help but wonder how other women from this diverse community must be struggling too. 

I want to be their advocate, I want to help improve maternity care for all women from different demographics and backgrounds, and this can only be done through collaborative working. I want to help improve the number of women experience good support from maternity providers and help ensure women' voices are implemented into the planning and designing of their care. This will have an overall positive effect on the service providers and service users.

Share your experience with Apshana Haque and help shape the future of maternity and neonatal care in Tower Hamlets.

Get in touch: mnvpchairtowerhamlets@healthwatcnewham.co.uk

 

MNVP Newham Chair - Rina Begum 

 

About Rina 

Hi, my name is Rina Begum and I'm a Newham resident and a mum of two who is enthusiastic about bridging the gap between service users and service providers, an inclusive voice hoping to empower people to make their voices heard and to navigate change for better and improved future experiences. I'm also an experienced childcare professional who understands and knows the fundamental importance of developmental life stages between preconception to 5 years of age. 

My passion for this role has stemmed from my own negative maternity experiences, these negative experiences are what make me even more dedicated to make a change. Together we can care, grow, achieve, prosper, and succeed.

Share your experience with Rina and help shape the future of maternity and neonatal care in Newham.

To get in touch with the MNVP Project Lead please Email - mnvptwn@healthwatchnewham.co.uk 

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