Sally Brant, Leanne Ashmead and James Coulston stood in a line outside with grass and a green bush behind them

Sally Bryant, Director of Midwifery and Deputy to the Chief Nurse; Leanne Ashmead, Service Group Director, Children, Young People and Families; James Coulston, Associate Medical Director Obstetrics and Neonates

Delivering high-quality, safe care

We are proud to launch this dedicated space to keep you informed and involved in all the ongoing improvement work across our maternity and neonatal services.

We are passionate about delivering the highest quality care for every family, every time. Our commitment to improvement is driven by what matters most to you — and we are listening. Through meaningful engagement and co-production with service users, families, and frontline staff, we are shaping services that are safer, kinder, and more responsive to your needs.

Here you’ll find updates on:

  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Service transformation projects
  • Staffing and workforce developments
  • Feedback and engagement opportunities
  • Progress against national and local priorities

We believe in transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether you’re a member of our team or someone using our services, your voice is central to everything we do.

Together, we are building a culture of excellence, compassion, and trust — and we’re excited to share this journey with you.

Sally Bryant, Director of Midwifery and Deputy to the Chief Nurse
James Coulston, Associate Medical Director Obstetrics and Neonates
Leanne Ashmead, Service Group Director, Children, Young People and Families

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