Quality Network for Perinatal Mental Health Services

Annual Forum 2009

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:

 

Completing a Community Review

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.

 

On Being a Frontiersman

Dr Margaret Oates - Medical Director, East Midlands perinatal mental health clinical network.

This presentation explores the interface between clinical work and commissioning.

 

Perinatal Occupational Therapy

Deborah Page - Clinical Team Leader, SLAM mother and baby unit.   

Making a business case for occupational therapy and where this sits within perinatal services.

 

Occupational Therapy on a Mother and Baby Unit

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.

 

Family Interventions Involving Mums and Carers

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. 

   

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