In 2024, the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) for Lancashire and South Cumbria commissioned Healthwatch Together (HWT) to speak to women and families about their experiences of maternity and neonatal services.
During April and May 2025, each Healthwatch undertook a tailored approach to assessing impact in their local Trust, following last years reports. It was decided that individual Healthwatch would review recommendations made to their local Trust and evaluate any changes that have been made.
From this, each Healthwatch decided which Trust site to revisit for and Enter and View, as well as interviewing Trust representatives for information and speak to women and families individually to gather personal experiences.
Alongside this, Healthwatch Together produced a joint campaign to raise awareness around the importance of the 6-8 week postnatal checks following the joint recommendation made in the previous roadshow report.
