Confidence in your care
The midwifery profession is ancient, documented as far back as references in the Old Testament and has a long history in its struggle to achieve professional recognition. However, this was achieved with the Midwives Act of 1902 and since then it is recognised as the most securely regulated profession in the UK.
As Midwives, we are experts in normal pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. We have all undergone the rigorous training required to become midwives, have experience within the NHS and hold Honours degrees in Midwifery.
We are all registered with The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and must adhere to the Midwives’ Rules. In line with the requirements of this regulatory body, we have to ensure that our clinical practice is up to date and that our actions are within our sphere of competence. This is subject to annual Supervisory reviews and equipment checks. We attend yearly updates on managing emergencies and ensure we are always aware of the latest research and current guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
In line with the Data Protection Act 1998 we are registered with the Information Commissioners Office and store any documentation of your care securely. In line with the Congenital Disabilities Act 1976, these records are kept for at least 25 years.
Your contact details will not be passed on to third parties
* IMPORTANT UPDATE*
Independent Midwives UK are pleased to announce resolution of the longstanding 'Choose Your Midwife, Choose Your Birth' campaign to secure workable, affordable professional indemnity insurance (PII) for self- employed (independent) midwives.
Following a requirement of EU legislation, professional indemnity Insurance is mandatory for all healthcare professionals from 17th July 2014. David Cameron said;
“it would be utterly foolish to force independent midwives to cease practising”. Not only would this have been devastating for women within the maternity system, but also enforced further strain on an already over stretched and under resourced NHS.
By standing strong in true independent midwifery style and advocating the rights of midwives and women they have procured a solution which ensures future generations will have independent midwifery as a choice in maternity care.
IMUK’s scheme meets the requirements of both the EU directive and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). IMUK are the only organisation supporting midwives in self-employment – to continue providing unrestricted, professional, evidence based care to all women. IMUK Chair Jacqui Tomkins said;
“We are incredibly relieved to be able to continue to offer the same excellent standard of care to our clients that we always have. During a time of crisis in the maternity services, more and more
women are choosing an independent midwife as their caregiver. To have lost this option would have been a loss of basic rights and a real tragedy for both UK families and the midwifery profession alike. We’d like to wholeheartedly thank all those who have supported us throughout a very tumultuous time and we greatly look forward to continuing to serve families at an incredibly important time in their lives ”.
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As Midwives, we are experts in normal pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. We have all undergone the rigorous training required to become midwives, have experience within the NHS and hold Honours degrees in Midwifery.
We are all registered with The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and must adhere to the Midwives’ Rules. In line with the requirements of this regulatory body, we have to ensure that our clinical practice is up to date and that our actions are within our sphere of competence. This is subject to annual Supervisory reviews and equipment checks. We attend yearly updates on managing emergencies and ensure we are always aware of the latest research and current guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
In line with the Data Protection Act 1998 we are registered with the Information Commissioners Office and store any documentation of your care securely. In line with the Congenital Disabilities Act 1976, these records are kept for at least 25 years.
Your contact details will not be passed on to third parties
* IMPORTANT UPDATE*
Independent Midwives UK are pleased to announce resolution of the longstanding 'Choose Your Midwife, Choose Your Birth' campaign to secure workable, affordable professional indemnity insurance (PII) for self- employed (independent) midwives.
Following a requirement of EU legislation, professional indemnity Insurance is mandatory for all healthcare professionals from 17th July 2014. David Cameron said;
“it would be utterly foolish to force independent midwives to cease practising”. Not only would this have been devastating for women within the maternity system, but also enforced further strain on an already over stretched and under resourced NHS.
By standing strong in true independent midwifery style and advocating the rights of midwives and women they have procured a solution which ensures future generations will have independent midwifery as a choice in maternity care.
IMUK’s scheme meets the requirements of both the EU directive and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). IMUK are the only organisation supporting midwives in self-employment – to continue providing unrestricted, professional, evidence based care to all women. IMUK Chair Jacqui Tomkins said;
“We are incredibly relieved to be able to continue to offer the same excellent standard of care to our clients that we always have. During a time of crisis in the maternity services, more and more
women are choosing an independent midwife as their caregiver. To have lost this option would have been a loss of basic rights and a real tragedy for both UK families and the midwifery profession alike. We’d like to wholeheartedly thank all those who have supported us throughout a very tumultuous time and we greatly look forward to continuing to serve families at an incredibly important time in their lives ”.
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