Written question asked by John Baron (Conservative) on Monday, 14 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with (a) NHS organisations and (b) other interested bodies on adopting the Independent Midwives' Association's Community Midwifery Model; if he will adopt the Model across the NHS; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Baron: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with (a) NHS organisations and (b) other interested bodies on adopting the Independent Midwives' Association's Community Midwifery Model; if he will adopt the Model across the NHS; and if he will make a statement. [222643] Dr. Ladyman: [holding answer 18 March 2005]: I met the Independent Midwives' Association (IMA) last year. Following that meeting, officials have been working with the IMA to investigate the feasibility of using the model in the national health service. That process is continuing.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c762W; 222643
Session: 2004-05
Related items: Midwifery
Thursday, 24 November 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Midwives Maternity services
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