At the James Paget Hospital, 'continuity of carer' is being introduced.
What is Continuity of Carer?
Continuity of Carer is a nationally recommended model that means you will have a named midwife, in a small team of midwives, who will work together to provide all of your care during your pregnancy, birth and after your baby is born. This means you are much more likely to have the same midwife throughout, who you get to know and have a trusting relationship with.
Why are James Paget Introducing this?
Not only is Continuity of Carer nationally recommended as set out in the Better Births National Maternity Review, it is also the most requested wish from women and their families in our area when asked "what could be done better?"
Evidence from a number of studies tells us that providing your care this way is better for you and your baby:
Continuity of Carer is a nationally recommended model that means you will have a named midwife, in a small team of midwives, who will work together to provide all of your care during your pregnancy, birth and after your baby is born. This means you are much more likely to have the same midwife throughout, who you get to know and have a trusting relationship with.
Why are James Paget Introducing this?
Not only is Continuity of Carer nationally recommended as set out in the Better Births National Maternity Review, it is also the most requested wish from women and their families in our area when asked "what could be done better?"
Evidence from a number of studies tells us that providing your care this way is better for you and your baby:
(Source: Sandal et al 2016. Cochrane review of 15 trials involving 17,674 women)
This supports choice and personalisation in your pregnancy, with improved discussion and support.
You are also:
You are also:
- More likely to know the midwife that cares for you in labour
- More likely to feel satisfied with your experience of maternity care
- Less likely to require interventions during labour and/or birth
When will Continuity of Carer be introduced?
This model will be rolled out over the year, so that by the end of the year, all women and birthing people will be offered Continuity of Carer at the James Paget Hospital. From the 1st February 2021, 3 teams will begin to work in this way and they will have contacted you if you will be cared for by them.
This model will be rolled out over the year, so that by the end of the year, all women and birthing people will be offered Continuity of Carer at the James Paget Hospital. From the 1st February 2021, 3 teams will begin to work in this way and they will have contacted you if you will be cared for by them.
Meet the teams.
Sapphire Team – a team of 7 midwives based at a new midwifery hub at Nelson Medical Centre, Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0DW.
Rose Quartz Team – a team of 7 midwives based at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Clifton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0HF.
Opal Team - a team of 7 midwives based at The Consortium, Halesworth, IP19 8BX
This is where you will see your midwives for your appointments unless otherwise planned. More information will be available soon, and your team will contact you to provide you with further information and the opportunity to ask any questions on the week commencing 1st Feb 2021.
Rose Quartz Team – a team of 7 midwives based at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Clifton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0HF.
Opal Team - a team of 7 midwives based at The Consortium, Halesworth, IP19 8BX
This is where you will see your midwives for your appointments unless otherwise planned. More information will be available soon, and your team will contact you to provide you with further information and the opportunity to ask any questions on the week commencing 1st Feb 2021.
Want to speak to someone about your care?
Conversations about your care should take place at each appointment with your midwife. If you have questions, your midwife is best placed to answer them and you can contact them on the information they provided you.
If you feel like you are not being listened to, having your choices respected, or there are aspects of you care that aren't being personalised in the way that you wish, our advice is to speak to your midwife in the first instance to try and resolve this, however, we can support you further if needed. Get in touch, we're here to listen.
If you feel like you are not being listened to, having your choices respected, or there are aspects of you care that aren't being personalised in the way that you wish, our advice is to speak to your midwife in the first instance to try and resolve this, however, we can support you further if needed. Get in touch, we're here to listen.