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New legislation puts safety at the heart of midwifery regulation

Landmark legislation separating the development and regulation of midwives will improve the safety of mothers and babies and further support midwives to learn from mistakes, says Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Dame Julie Mellor. 
Posted 12 January 2017 - 13:16
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