Scottish Perinatal Network Governance and Structure

Scottish Perinatal Network (SPN) governance follows best practice for national strategic networks in Scotland.

1. The SPN Core Steering Group
Operational delivery of the work is governed by the SPN Core Steering Group.  Initially established as two separate National Maternity Network and National Neonatal Network Core Steering Groups in 2020, these were combined into a single ‘Perinatal’ Core Steering Group with effect from 1 April 2023, reflecting a wider strategic shift towards more joined-up, perinatal approaches.
3. Maternity, Neonatal and Perinatal Working groups 
The Scottish Perinatal Network delivers its priorities in collaboration with strategic partners, including other national networks and organisations supporting pregnant women and families. The complex SPN stakeholder landscape is visualised in the map below. Follow this link to read more about some of the strategic partners we work with or alongside, what they do and how you can find more about their work.
4. The SPN Programme Team
The SPN programme team is hosted by NHS National Services Scotland and and follows best practice for national strategic networks in Scotland. Follow this link to meet the SPN Team .