\;Illiyin Morrison \;This interactive workshop equips midwives\, midwifery students\, healthcare professionals\, and birth workers with the knowledg e and tools to promote equity and inclusivity in maternity care.
\nhttps://www.yoursu.org/even ts/6746/11236/
\nThis interactive workshop equips midwives\, midwif ery students\, healthcare professionals\, and birth workers with the know ledge and tools to promote equity and inclusivity in maternity care. Part icipants will explore the impact of systemic racism on birthing experienc es and outcomes\, address biases in healthcare settings\, and develop act ionable steps to promote antiracist practices. The session emphasises amp lifying marginalised voices\, integrating culturally competent care\, and creating safe\, affirming spaces for all birthing individuals.
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\n\n \;Illiyin Morrison \;
Is a dedicated registered midwife\, author\, trauma specialist \;and anti racism educator\, with a passion for supporti ng women during their perinatal journeys\, Illiyin brings a wealth of kno wledge and experience to her work. Her book\, "\;The Birth Debrief\,& quot\; offers a compassionate guide for mothers\, parents\, partners\, pr ofessionals and more to navigate the complexities of perinatal experience s\, providing insights and tools to process and heal.
\n\nIlliyin&# 39\;s unwavering commitment to maternal well-being extends beyond the bir thing suite. Through her social media platform and public speaking\, she advocates for comprehensive postpartum care\, destigmatizing mental healt h challenges\, racism and unconscious bias and fostering a supportive com munity for all mothers. Her advocacy work emphasizes the importance of se lf-care\, communal care\, self-acceptance\, and embracing the transformat ive journey of motherhood.
\n\nAs a midwife\, author\, and influent ial figure\, Illiyin Morrison continues to inspire and empower mothers\, creating a positive impact on their lives and the broader maternal health landscape.
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\;Benash Nazmeen \;
Is a Midwife\, resea
rcher\, and Assistant Professor in Midwifery with a strong track record i
n addressing health inequalities within maternity care. She co-founded th
e Association of South Asian Midwives (ASAM) to support marginalised coll
eagues and raise awareness of the barriers faced by diverse communities.<
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\nBenash has co-designed and delivers Cultural Competency an
d Safety Workshops for maternity professionals\, recognised in the NHS Eq
uity and Equality Guidance (2021) as a case study of good practice. She i
s actively engaged in research into health inequalities and interpretatio
n services in maternity settings\, with a focus on equitable\, person-cen
tred care.
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\nShe serves as Co-Chair of the Birth Rights Inqu
iry into Racial Injustice in UK Maternity Services\, and sits on the MBRR
ACE-UK Perinatal Confidential Enquiry Review Panel. A Fellow of the Royal
College of Midwives\, Benash brings deep insight\, experience\, and live
d understanding to her workshop\, &ldquo\;Working with Language Barriers.
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\;Keelie Grindley \;
Qualifying a s a midwife in October 2022\, Keelie having a particular interest and pas sion in Black maternal heath\, progressed from a band 6 clinical midwife position to a band 8 specialist role in equality\, diversity and inclusio n midwifery. Her current role involves engaging with diverse communities in her region\, elevating their voices and working to improve outcomes fo r the Black community and other marginalised groups. A large part of her role includes facilitating equitable care and anti racism education for m idwives and midwifery support workers. Outside of the NHS keelie delivers anti racist and equitable care education for student midwives up and dow n the country and raise awareness of racial inequalities and advocate for change through her instagram @MidwifeKeelie
\n\nKeelie was recentl y awarded the Rising Star Award at the Black Maternal Health Awards 2025 and has featured as a panellist at the Black Maternal Health Awards 2025 and at \;the Black Mother&rsquo\;s Mind conference.
\n\nThis event is open to all studen
ts\, staff\, and external guests. You should pre-book your entry by buyin
g \;a ticket for the event. You must bring a form of ID with you on t
he day. \;
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Public parking is available at St Joh n'\;s Street\, Gosford Street\, Grove Street and Far Gosford.
\n\n< p> \;\n\nTea\, Coffee and biscuits ar e \;available in the morning before the workshop begins. Coventry Uni versity has a wide range of reasonably priced \;eateries for lunch an d refreshments during the break.
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\n\nDoors will open at \;9:30am.
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running of the event please arrive promptly to allow time for registrati
on and to collect your lanyard.
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