The Perinatal Quality Network held its second annual forum on
26th November 2009. There was approximately 80 attendees
representing all the member mother and baby units and some
perinatal community services. It was a very successful day with
interesting and informative contributions made
by those present. The day consisted of a series of
presentations, and groupwork on the development of standards for
community teams.
To view copies of some of the presentations please follow the
links below:
Anne Oxley - Perinatal
Manager, Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS
Trust
Anne describes her experience of undertaking a peer review visit
at Southampton perinatal mental health outreach team.
Dr Margaret Oates - Medical Director, East Midlands
perinatal mental health clinical network.
This presentation explores the interface between clinical work
and commissioning.
Deborah Page - Clinical Team Leader, SLAM mother and
baby unit.
Making a business case for occupational therapy and where
this sits within perinatal services.
Jenny Shaieb - Occupational Therapist, SLAM mother and
baby unit
Examines the role of occupational therapy and gives examples of
the types of groups that can be delievered.
Dr Ann Roberts - Consultant Psychiatrist, Thumbswood
mother and baby unit
Describes interventions which aim to support the family as
a whole during an inpatient stay and at discharge.