16.5 Listening to and engaging with our communities

Dalvir and Barbara discuss the importance of engaging with diverse communities to improve clinical outcomes, patient experiences and research quality. They share effective strategies for community engagement, highlight success stories and offer practical guidance on how you can apply these approaches in your own clinical practice and research initiatives.Hosted by:Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert; Host and Curator, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals/Midwifery Hour, Editor, Mayes MidwiferyContribution from:Dalvir Kandola, Consultant Midwife - Lead for Inclusivity, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustBarbara Czyznikowska, Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager, Centre for Ethnic Health Research, University of LeicesterSupported by MATFLIX: ⁠https://matflix.co.uk⁠Register to watch the next episode LIVE or attend a Maternity & Midwifery Festival: ⁠https://mmf.eventbrite.com⁠Watch the live stream: ⁠https://facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live