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Maternity Units Under Pressure
Interesting research about maternity unit closures carried out by Elaine Kelly on behalf of the Institute of Fiscal Studies published in September 2017. The study found that units are more likely to close nearer the end of the week (Thursdays, Fridays), even though...
Maternity Units Under Pressure
Interesting research about maternity unit closures carried out by Elaine Kelly on behalf of the Institute of Fiscal Studies published in September 2017. The study found that units are more likely to close nearer the end of the week (Thursdays,...
Birthrate Plus and Better Births
BR+ is an evolving methodology, that strives to keep up to date with developments in the way that maternity services...
Birthrate Plus in China
Researchers, led by Associate Professor Xiu Zhu, from Peking University in Beijing’s School of Nursing have been using...
A warm welcome to Julie
In response to increasing numbers of requests for services, BR+ is expanding the team and we are pleased to announce...
RATIOS For Midwifery Workforce Planning at National, Regional and Local Level
Introduction and overview Birthrate Plus is a robust and credible workforce planning tool for midwives. It has a long...
A New Version Of The Intrapartum Acuity Tool
With excellent contribution from some of our experienced users, we have made significant improvements to the I/P...
Birthrate Plus ® Update on Ward Acuity Tool
Birtrate Plus ® - Ward Acuity Tool Cath Murray, Project Midwife and Lead Adviser on Ward Acuity Project gives an...
Birthrate Plus ® endorsed by NICE
Birthrate Plus® is endorsed by NICE and covers the Workforce Planning methodology and the Intrapartum Acuity System....
Australian Birthrate Plus® continues with new Licensing Agreement
Birthrate Plus ® has a long-standing association with maternity services in New South Wales. Birthrate Plus® has been...
National Maternity Review
The National Maternity Review report outlines the ambitions for maternity services in England that truly places women...
Giuseppe Labriola, Director of Midwifery