From stress to support: an ethnographic journey of a staff-led wellbeing intervention in maternity services

By identifying challenges such as disconnection and lack of trust, alongside opportunities like collaboration and camaraderie, the findings provide actionable insights for designing effective wellbeing activities. Gaining leaders' trust and commitment, followed by engaging staff in collaborative decision-making, is crucial for successful implementation. This research contributes to the global clinical community by providing a nuanced understanding of workplace wellbeing implementation in maternity services, offering a blueprint for similar interventions in healthcare settings worldwide.