Macclesfield Maternity Services Liaison Committee

Annual Plan 2007/2008

Objective Action Lead
To undertake NCT "Creating a Better Birth Environment" audit toolkit on hospital grounds. · Set up sub-committee
· Carry out audit within first half of financial year
· Compile report to be presented to MSLC
· MSLC to draw up an action plan based on findings
· Sub-committee (MG, LF & LM)
To take action on findings from Water Birth/Visiting Times questionnaire carried out by sub-committee in 2006/2007 · Address provision of information related to water birth during AN care, including reviewing the patient information. See action plan. · GH
To provide training to MSLC members · VOICES training identified as most useful· Four multi-disciplinary members to attend training day on June 26th 2007 at Liverpool Women's Hospital · SR
To support the Baby Friendly Initiative · Monitor breastfeeding rates on a 6 monthly basis · GH
For the committee to briefed on/by the following on a 6 monthly basis
- Labour Ward Forum
- National Service Framework
- Home Birth Support Group
· Add to agenda every six months · SR
· GH
· LE
· LM
· BW
To develop a MSLC website · Ensure that the MSLC has a high profile on the trust website
· Design a stand-alone webpage for the MSLC which displays minutes, TOR, annual plans/reports, membership list etc.
· Ensure the web page is kept up to date
· SR
· DB
Maintain and build on MSLC User involvement · Promote user involvement by advertising in GP surgeries, hand-held notes, website
· Provide training and mentorship
· Offer child care and travel expenses
· SR
· GH
· LB