Read the Independent Methodology Review report, explore how Birthrate Plus® has responded, and see how our first 3 recommendations have been implemented.
Published in February 2026, the independent review examined the Birthrate Plus® workforce planning methodology. It found that the core approach remains robust and recommended improvements to reflect contemporary maternity practice and strengthen transparency and usability.
We have now implemented 3 of the recommendations: Report summary and redesign, Language and terminology, and Technical guidance.
Birthrate Plus® has developed a new suite of 4 documents.
You Said. We Listened. We’ve Delivered.
The first improvements following our Independent Review of Birthrate Plus® are here!
Shaped by your feedback, we’ve introduced clearer reports, improved guidance and practical, easy-to-use templates. And this is just the beginning.
These improvements are available now, with further developments and enhanced resources to follow as we progress towards our new digital platform.
Workforce guidance and templates
Workforce Report
Service specific reporting
Follows the maternity workforce assessment the report presents the results in a clear format . Use it to report activity, casemix, recommended staffing and comparisons with the funded establishment.
Workforce Study Technical Guidance Framework
Guidance
For maternity service leads, business intelligence analysts, digital midwives and data collection leads. Use it when preparing for a workforce study or checking methodology, data requirements, validation and the use of professional judgement.
Workforce Business and Investment Case
Editable investment template
For maternity leaders preparing an investment proposal with workforce and finance colleagues. Use it to bring assessment findings, staffing gaps, options, costs and risks into a case for organisational consideration.
Maternity Workforce and Capacity Board Paper
Editable Board reporting template
For maternity leaders preparing Board or committee assurance. Use it to bring together workforce establishment, staff availability, real-time acuity, escalation, quality indicators and the action required.
If you would like a fully editable version of either document please email [email protected] to get the editable template straight into your inbox.