Hidden voices of maternity: parents with learning disabilities speak out

Picker Institute Europe - This research aims to capture the experience of a seldom-heard group and it offers recommendations for service improvements to support care to become more person- and family-centred. It found that support group and buddy schemes, community midwifery services and advocacy services were identified as positive aspects of service provision. However, the respondents identified staff attitudes, conflicting information and lack of support for breast feeding and when babies are taken away were the key negative experiences for parents with learning disabilities. Report Press release
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - Category: UK Health Authors: Tags: Patient involvement, experience and feedback Source Type: blogs