Maternity and Neonatal Workforce Group

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This work by the Group is the interim work in the process to address the complex workforce issues in the various models of maternity care. The findings in this report will therefore feed into other ongoing work being led by the Department.

Press release: New working group established on maternity services
9 February 2001

Terms of reference

1. To consider the modernisation of maternity services in the light of the NHS Plan, Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation and Supporting Families, and the philosophy of a service designed around users' needs.

2. To explore and identify the key factors in maternity service staffing, structures and management that are necessary to deliver a service which:

   1. Is centred around the wishes and needs of women and their families and communities, offering women real choices over their care
   2. Is clinically and cost effective for both mothers and newborns, according to the best available evidence
   3. Is safe, accessible, flexible and wherever possible, local
   4. Contributes to public health outcomes and reduces health inequalities
   5. Provides seamless care across the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors
   6. Uses and develops professional skills efficiently and effectively
   7. Works in partnership with other statutory and voluntary agencies in order to improve outcomes and user satisfaction




3. To make recommendations to Ministers through the Children's Taskforce, setting out:

   1. models of care which, according to the best available evidence, meet the requirements listed above
   2. implications for the working practices, training, development and staffing levels of each professional group involved in maternity care
   3. guidance to NHS Trusts considering changes in service provision
   4. guidance to Primary Care Trusts and Health Authorities on the future commissioning of maternity care services
   
   

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