On post half term bonkers busy catch up but an interesting development to share:
In a speech today, Andrew Lansley (Secretary of State for Health) has used maternity services as an example of how the reformed NHS will reward services providers (i.e. hospitals) for providing care that keeps people healthy. The 'Payment by Results' tariff system is being ditched so hospitals will no longer profit from performing lots of unnecessary Caesarean Sections. The NCT have been pushing (!) for this for some time - its a result. And shows how sustained lobbying can really bring about change.
We need to keep pushing (sorry - can't help it) for one mother one midwife. So much to do, so little time !!!
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