Date(s):
Thursday 20 August 2026, 1pm - 2:30pm
Location: Online - MS Teams
Organised by: Health Innovation West of England
Event summary
Join Black Maternity Matters for our community of practice ‘QI special’ session for summer 2026.
Community of practice is a safe, inclusive space to reflect, share and act together with the opportunity to listen and learn from experts within perinatal, neonatal and maternity.
Your hosts: Sarah White and Noshin Menzies
Session topic: QI Special
In this special edition community of practice, Sarah and Noshin want to hear from you about any QI projects you have been working on specific to perinatal, neonatal and maternity healthcare.
Use this time to share your QI project, and have open discussions about past, present and future projects as a sounding board on how to progress your QI projects.
Agenda:
- 1:00pm – 1:05pm – Welcome and introductions
- 1:05pm – 1:30pm – Presentation from Sarah & Noshin on best practice
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Open discussion with Q&A
- 2:30pm – session close
Please join on Teams 3-4 minutes before the start time of 1:00pm to check your connection and ensure a prompt start.
Who should attend:
If you have been or are currently on a Black Maternity Matters training programme or course, these sessions are specifically designed for you to access.
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