The Southwark Maternity Commission was scheduled to convene on Wednesday 17 April 2024 to discuss findings from a survey and personal experiences related to maternity services. The meeting agenda indicated a focus on emerging themes and submitted testimonies.

Summary of Survey Findings

The commission was scheduled to review a summary of findings from a survey. This would have provided an overview of the data collected through the survey, likely highlighting key trends and statistics related to maternity care in Southwark.

Conversations About Personal Experiences

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated to Conversations About Personal Experiences. This suggests that the commission intended to hear directly from individuals about their lived experiences with maternity services. These discussions were scheduled to take place twice during the meeting, indicating their importance to the commission's work.

Emerging Themes from Conversations

Following the personal accounts, the commission was scheduled to discuss Emerging Themes from Conversations. This agenda item indicates a plan to identify and analyse the recurring patterns, issues, and insights that arose from the personal experiences shared.

Submitted Testimonies

The commission was also scheduled to consider Submitted Testimonies. This implies that individuals may have provided written or recorded accounts of their experiences, which the commission intended to review and discuss.

Audience Questions and Answers

A dedicated session for Audience Questions and Answers was planned. This would have provided an opportunity for attendees to engage with the commission, ask questions about the topics discussed, and seek clarification on any issues raised.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Rye Oak Children's and Family Centre, Whorlton Road, London, SE15 3PD. The attendees included Councillor Evelyn Akoto (Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing), who was scheduled to chair the meeting, and Professor Dame Donna Kinnair (Co-Chair). Other attendees listed were Clotide Abe, Dr Benedicta Agbagwara-Osuji, Omar Campbell, Sandra Igwe, Jacqui Kempen, Michele Misgalla, and Cheryl Rhodes. The agenda for the meeting can be found in the Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 17-Apr-2024 12.00 Southwark Maternity Commission.pdf.