Maternity care and 'Every Child Matters'

Hutchinson, Fiona (2009) Maternity care and 'Every Child Matters'. In: Making sense of Every Child Matters: multi-professional practice guidance. Policy Press, Bristol, pp. 111-127. ISBN 978-1847420114

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The first part of the chapter will provide an introduction to maternity services in the UK and why it is the foundation of ‘Every Child Matters’. It is the earliest healthcare intervention of all for the child and it is essential to get it right for babies and parents. The role of the key professionals involved with care provision will be explained as they may be unfamiliar to some readers. By using case studies as examples, the chapter will then explore how each of them contributes to addressing the key recommendations of Every Child Matters including the Common Assessment framework (CAF) and the strategic challenges of the Children’s Workforce. The final part of the chapter will focus on discussing future trends in maternity care with relation to Every Child Matters.

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