Maternity Transformation Programme
Bulletin No.84: 10th September 2021
Maternity News
For a copy of the last MTP Bulletin and a listing for all previous MTP Bulletins please use this index link
Equity and Equality: Guidance for LMS now published
Equity & Equality: Guidance for Local Maternity Systems, is now published. The guidance has been produced under the clinical leadership of Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE, Chief Midwifery Officer for England, Dr Misha Moore, National Specialty Advisor for Obstetrics - Public Health and Wendy Olayiwola BEM, National Maternity Lead for Equality.
Two documents are available:
- System-facing guidance: Equity & Equality: Guidance for Local Maternity Systems. Based on the 5 health inequalities priorities in the 2021/22 Planning Guidance, this will help ensure Local Maternity System Equality & Equality Action Plans align with Integrated Care Systems health inequalities work. It includes resources and data sources.
- Public-facing explainer centred around 4 pledges: NHS pledges to work towards equity for mothers and babies. The explainer sets out four pledges to women, babies and NHS staff. It helps makes the guidance real and can be used in local co-production work to create a shared understanding of why work on equity and equality is needed, the aims and outcomes.
The guidance responds to the findings of the
MBRRACE-UK reports about maternal and perinatal mortality, which show worse outcomes for Black, Asian and Mixed ethnic groups and those living in the most deprived areas. In doing so, consideration was given to the strong evidence highlighted in the
NHS People Plan that “…where an NHS workforce is representative of the community that it serves, patient care and…patient experience is more personalised and improves”. Therefore, the strategy recognises that improving equity for mothers and babies also requires a focus on race equality for staff.
The guidance was developed by examining the evidence and working in partnership with MVPs, NHS staff, royal colleges, arm’s length bodies, government, the VCSE sector and others. Thank you to all of you who provided input and to all of you working to improve equity and equality; your input and commitment has made this work all the stronger.
Consultation to change Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS) data submissions to a monthly primary/refresh submission window model
The window for MSDS data submissions is currently around 2 months but with no opportunity to resubmit data once the submissions window closes.
A proposal to change the submissions to allow for a first primary submission (month1) and then a 2nd refresh submission the following month and then subsequently publishing the MSDS data.
NHS Digital are looking for responses and feedback for the proposal. More information and an online form for comment can be viewed here
Coproduction workspace for the MVP Toolkit Review Project
A new coproduction workspace for the MTP Toolkit Review is available on the MTP Collaboration Hub Local Transformation workspace. Current items for discussion include:
- Help me put together a full list of documents and resources that set out expectations of MVPs
- Looking for a contact in CCG/Trust Finance re putting MVP chairs on payroll
Further discussion items and drafts are planned over the next few weeks, so please visit and join the conversation to share and discuss ideas.
If you’re not already a member of the MTP Collaboration Hub please click this link to join
Looking After You Too: coaching support for BAME staff working in the NHS
This is a one to one wellbeing coaching support offer for BAME colleagues in the NHS workforce.
Talking to a trained coach can help you process the experiences you are facing, develop coping skills and importantly, develop practical strategies to manage the situation and maintain your health and wellbeing, so you can carry on with your work and your life.
Coaching sessions are free and confidential – details will never be shared with employers. All coaching sessions are available via phone or video call, seven days a week at a day and time that suits you. Find out more and book here.
Diabetes in Pregnancy Conference 2021
This is the 10th year for the UK Diabetes in Pregnancy Conference. Full programe details can be viewed here and this year will include two LMNSs presenting:
- Quality Improvement journey of Antenatal Diabetes Service at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Anku Mehta, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecology, Lead for Endocrine disorders in Pregnancy
Angelina Ankomah, Specialist Diabetes Midwife
- Maternity & Diabetes collaboration to improve outcomes: A MSE case study
Marjorie Varney, Specialist Diabetes Midwife
Angela Falltrick, Specialist Diabetes Midwife
A pdf for the
programme can be downloaded here
NHS Shine A Light on Coproduction Events
Wednesday 29th September Booking Link. This event will shine a light on coproduction, showing what can be achieved when we work together with people with lived experience. Two projects will be showcased;
- Guy’s & St Thomas Cancer Centre - Improving support for black men with prostate cancer and
- Sussex Health and Care Partnership (SHCP) on Suicide Prevention Project.
All events are 13:00 -14:30.
15th November 2021 Booking Link
18th January 2022 Booking Link
15th March 2022 Booking Link
We are always looking for showcasing our successful coproduction stories. If you wish to present at one of the above events then please get in touch at england.eoccoproduction@nhs.net.
"Test and Learn" grant funding for anchor projects
Anchor institutions are large, public sector organisations with a significant stake in a geographical area through employment, capital projects,commissioning for social value and so on. The size, scale and reach of the NHS means it influences the health and wellbeing of communities simply by being there.
A network for Anchor Institutions and the actions and opportunities for the NHS to have an even greater impact on the health and wellbeing of communities is open for new initiatives.
Health care providers in the UK could receive up to £25,000 of funding to deliver six to nine-month anchor projects. The funding could allow you to test new approaches and generate new and valuable learning for the Health Anchors Learning Network.
Expressions of interest for Test and Learn Grant funding are open until 16:00 on Monday, 27 September. Find out more and apply. Up to 10 applicants will be invited to submit a full application with grants awarded in December 2021
Dates for your diary
Next Week.....
HSIB Annual Conference
Thursday 16th September 2021, 10:00-15:00
The conference aims to share learning from investigations and will also focus on:
- how we are teaching investigation science
- the principles which sit behind modern healthcare safety investigations
- safety management systems. How they’re used in other organisations, and could they work in the NHS?
- how together we can make maternity care safer
- sharing case studies and patient stories from across their investigations
Visit the HSIB Website to register: 16 September: Healthcare Safety Investigations Conference | HSIB
World Patient Safety Day Webinar – ‘Improving patient safety in NHS maternity and neonatal care’
17th September 9 - 10 am
As part of this year’s World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, our national patient safety team are hosting a webinar on ‘Improving patient safety in NHS maternity and neonatal care’.
Speakers will include Aidan Fowler, National Director of Patient Safety, and the National Maternity Champions, Matthew Jolly, National Clinical Director for Maternity and Women's Health and Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE, Chief Midwifery Officer.
The webinar will take place 9-10am, and you can register now.
Following weeks.......
Webinar: Maternity Incentive Scheme – Yr 4 (CNST) – safety action 2: submitting maternity MSDS data.
23rd September 13:00 – 14:00
A webinar to give guidance and support for the successful completion for safety action 2 is planned for an audience including digital midwives, MSDS data submitters, Regional Chief Midwives and HOMs and DOMs
The webinar will give an introduction to safety action 2 and outline key available national resources such as:
- Scorecard
- Data Quality Submission Tool
- Technical Guidance Videos
- Drop In sessions
- On-line resources
Presenters from NHSE&I, NHSD will be available to answer any queries or questions that you may have.
The webinar will be hosted as a teams event. Please email england.maternitytransformation@nhs.net to receive an invite and a link for the event.
Maternal Mental Health Services – implementation event
Wednesday 29 September 2021, 13:00 - 16:00
The national perinatal mental health team will be hosting an event for those involved in the design and delivery of MMHS, in Early Implementer sites, Fast Follower sites, and beyond! Hear the latest programme updates and learn from what sites have been doing. We will also discuss next steps and how to prepare for transformation funding shifting to CCG baseline funding from 2022/23.
Click here to register by Monday 20 September. For questions, email ENGLAND.PerinatalMH@nhs.net. Please do share details of the webinar with colleagues and wider networks.
Addressing Inequalities in Perinatal Care Conference
BAPM Annual Conference 2021
4 October 2021 9:00am to 5 October 2021 5:15pm
Programme schedule and links for tickets are on the BAPM website here.
Exploring the intersections between criminal justice and children’s social care during pregnancy and early motherhood
5th October 2021, 10:00 – 15:00
Hosted by Birth Companions and Lancaster University's Centre for Child and Family Justice Research. For more information and to book your free place visit the eventbrite website here
NHS England strategic events team: Health Inequalities Webinar Series
Webinars to help implement NHS Planning Guidance for 2021/22
Aide Memoir – Links to online resources
