A presentation will be given.
Contact: Fiona Elllis

Fiona Ellis, the Programme Manager introduced her report (copy attached to the signed minutes) which provided an update on the review of Midwife-led Care across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

The Programme Manager recapped on why a change was needed and referred to the need for overnight closures of rural Midwife led units in order to ensure safe staffing levels across the service. It was noted that the proposed new model of care would offer more flexibility and better respond to the needs of women throughout their pregnancy, birth and beyond.

The outcomes of the options appraisal were outlined by the Programme Manager and it was explained that an access impact assessment had been commissioned with the findings considered by a professional group and CCG Board.

The Programme Manager informed the Board that a consultation plan was to be developed and the next steps were noted.

RESOLVED: That the update be noted.