MSLC's are a forum for maternity service users, providers and commissioners of maternity service to come together to design services that meet the needs of local women.
 
MSLCs are locally-based groups of all those involved in planning, providing and receiving maternity care, including users, so they are well placed to advise on developments in local maternity services and monitor progress towards agreed standards. In England MSLCs normally report to the Primary Care Trust (PCT) leading on maternity commissioning and should have strong links with other bodies, including care networks, labour ward forums and the local authority
 
MSLCs include commissioners, providers and representatives of service users - sometimes women or men who have had a baby or become a parent recently, sometimes experienced maternity services user advocates.
 
The Department of Health supports the establishment of MSLCs and expects that PCTs will facilitate their operation locally.
We are always looking for new members so if you would like more information on joining your MSLC please contact us, we offer free childcare during the meetings and will pay any travel expenses accrued.
 
Meeting Dates 2010
 
Tuesday 2nd February

10.00 - 12.00
John Pounds Centre
23 Queen Street
Portsea
Portsmouth
PO1 3HN
 
Tuesday 23rd March

10.00 - 12.00
Oakmeadow Childrens Centre
Tewkesbury Avenue
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 5LL
 
Tuesday 4th May

10.00 - 12.00
John Pounds Centre
23 Queens Street
Portsea
Portsmouth
PO1 3HN
 
Tuesday 8th June
10.00 - 12.00
John Pounds Centre
23 Queens Street
Portsea
Portsmouth
PO1 3HN
 
Tuesday 20th July
10.00 - 12.00
Room 1
The Quad
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
 
Tuesday 7th September
10.00 - 12.00
Parent Craft Room
B Level
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
 
Tuesday 19th October
10.00 - 12.00
Room 1
The Quad
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
 
Tuesday 7th December
10.00 - 12.00
Parent Craft Room
Level B
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY