Benefits of Joining GMAG
By becoming a member of Gloucestershire Maternity Action Group, you are helping to protect women’s access to safe, local, midwife-led maternity care across Gloucestershire.
Membership helps you:
Support the campaign to reinstate and protect home birth services.
Help challenge the closure-by-stealth of community birth options, including Stroud Maternity Unit and Aveta Birth Centre.
Add weight to formal letters, consultations, FOI work and public campaigning.
Stay informed about local maternity service changes and campaign updates.
Be part of a growing community of women, families, birth workers and local supporters.
Help ensure women’s voices are not ignored in decisions about maternity services.
Support evidence-based advocacy for continuity of care, community midwifery and genuine choice in birth.
Show decision-makers that local people care about protecting maternity services.
What Membership Funds Will Be Used For
Your membership contribution will help cover the practical costs of running the campaign, including:
Freedom of Information requests and evidence gathering.
Printing leaflets, posters and campaign materials.
Website, email and admin costs.
Room hire for public meetings or community events.
Legal advice or professional support where needed.
Media work, press releases and public communications.
Research, report writing and consultation responses.
Outreach to women, families and communities affected by maternity service changes.
Supporting volunteers with basic campaign resources.
Is There Any Obligation When You Join?
No. Joining GMAG does not mean you have to attend meetings, volunteer, speak publicly or take part in actions.
You can simply join as a supporter.
Members are welcome to get more involved if they want to, but there is no pressure. Some people may want to help with research, leafleting, social media, events or letters. Others may simply want to contribute financially and receive updates.