dua.doula

In their own words

Good day my name is Natalie and I’m a doula and community advocate in Bristol✨ I have just launched my CIC @Synergycommunitycare it will be a space owned by us, controlled by us✊🏾 it has been set up for 3 years but only just ready to go due to trying to locate the perfect space for the Synergy centre. I’m now in my second phase of raising money to secure the building. The centre will be a hub for black families in Bristol it is about supporting parents and families beyond maternity. While our work recognises the importance of Black maternal wellbeing, we also understand that families can face barriers and challenges long after the maternity journey ends. And we plan to support it ALL We support parents to navigate areas including education, SEND/SEN, health, social care, family support and other systems and institutions where families can often feel unheard, misunderstood or left to fight for the support they are entitled to. Our aim is to provide advocacy, education, guidance, signposting and community support, helping parents to better understand the systems around them, have their voices heard and feel empowered to advocate for their children and families. We recognise that navigating these systems can be exhausting , particularly when parents are repeatedly having to challenge decisions, push for appropriate support or advocate for their children’s needs. @synergycommunitycare wants to help change that. We’re building a community where parents feel supported, informed, represented and empowered, while working collaboratively with professionals, organisations and services to help create better outcomes for families. We’re keen to connect with parents, practitioners, educators, SEND professionals, community organisations, advocates and anyone who shares our vision. If you’re interested in collaboration, referrals, partnership working or simply connecting with what we’re doing, we’d love to hear from you. Give thanks💚✨🔮