Statutory Supervision of Midwives : A Resource for Midwives and Mothers

"Statutory Supervision of Midwives" is of unparalleled importance to the safe provision of maternity care and provides an essential framework that guides and supports midwives in their practice and professional lives.

The development of "Statutory Supervision of Midwives - A Resource for Midwives and Mothers" builds on the previous work of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and incorporates the insights and experiences of supervisors of midwives and LSA midwifery officers.This is an excellent resource not only for those preparing to become supervisors but also for the wider midwifery profession and the public.

This publication provides an excellent addition to the many resources and reference materials that are available to midwives and the profession.

It provides a framework for exploring and creating the positive benefits that statutory supervision can bring and will influence hopefully the delivery and development of high quality, women and family centred maternity services.It contains: concise but important historical overview of statutory supervision; practical guidance on how to become a supervisor of midwives; information about how supervisors may assist mothers in accessing services of their choice; and, use of case studies and discussion points to facilitate learning and provide better understanding of the role that supervisors take in supporting midwives. This publication is inclusive and embracing of all the different countries of the UK: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, and includes country-specific legislation and policy drivers where appropriate.

The resource also contains suggested further reading. "Statutory Supervision of Midwives" is published in attractive ring binders to facilitate updating.