NPSA - National Patient Safety Agency

http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

http://www.rcog.org.uk/

FPH - The Faculty of Public Health

http://www.fph.org.uk

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCA)

http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/

Birthplace Research Programme

NPEU Birthplace Research Programme link and Logo

http://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/birthplace

Baby Lifeline

A unique national charity offering support to unborn babies, new born babies and their mothers. Even with the advanced medical care now available, more than 8,500 babies still die at or around the time of birth each year in the UK. extracted from www.babylifeline.org.uk

http://www.babylifeline.org.uk/

BLISS

This is the premature and sick baby charity, is dedicated to making sure that more babies born prematurely or sick in the UK survive and that each one has the best possible quality of life. Some newborn babies need a little extra special care when they are born and BLISS is dedicated to ensuring that the babies get the best care wherever they are born and that their parents and families get the support they need. extract from www.bliss.org.uk

http://www.bliss.org.uk/

British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society (BMFMS)

The Society aims to provide a forum where issues of relevance to Obstetricians and other professionals involved in pregnancy care are discussed. In particular, the Society seeks to disseminate knowledge, promote research and audit, encourage the interface with industry to promote technological advances, establish good quality training programmes, and encourage development of clinical guidelines. The ultimate goal of the society is to encourage improved standards of pregnancy care.

http://www.bmfms.org.uk

Diabetes UK

This is the new name of the British Diabetic Association - the leading charity working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.

http://www.diabetes.org.uk

The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID)

FSID is one of the UK's leading baby charities working to prevent sudden infant deaths and promote baby health. FSID funds research, supports bereaved families and promotes lifesaving information to health professionals and the public. extract from www.sids.org.uk/fsid

http://fsid.org.uk

Maternity Care Data Project

"By April 2003, to have standardised and consistent recording of data relating to maternity and childbirth, for women and infants, within Electronic Patient Record systems in all affected NHS organisations" extract from http://www.nhsia.nhs.uk/mcd/pages/default.asp

www.nhsia.nhs.uk/mcd/pages/default.asp

National Electronic Library for Health

NELH for Health Programme is working with NHS Libraries to develop a digital library for NHS staff, patients and the public. extract from http://www.nelh.nhs.uk/

http://www.library.nhs.uk/

National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes - Department of Health

The NSF aims to make best practice the norm: better support for people so they can more effectively adjust their insulin use to their lifestyle; dedicated nurses on hospital wards to reduce the length of stay in hospital and cut the number of complications; and community-based diabetes clinics to bring together at one location and at one time specialist expertise and services, including foot care and eye screening. - an extract from page 4 of the NSF Standards http://www.doh.gov.uk/nsf/diabetes/index.htm

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthandsocialcaretopics/Diabetes/index.htm

Care Quality Commission

Link to the Care Quality Commission website

http://www.cqc.org.uk/

The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD)

NCEPOD aims to review medical clinical practice and to make recommendations to improve the quality of the delivery of care. This is done by undertaking confidential surveys covering many different aspects of medical care and making recommendations for clinicians and management to implement.

http://www.ncepod.org.uk/

The Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association (OAA)

The OAA was formed to promote the highest standards of anaesthetic practice in the care of mother and baby and has an international membership in excess of 2000. It provides a focus for all anaesthetists who want to improve the care and safety of women in childbirth. extract from http://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk

http://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk

The Office for National Statistics (ONS)

This is the UK's home of official statistics, reflecting Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level. Summary stories and detailed data releases are published here free of charge extract from http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM)

The RCM represents over 95% of the UK's practising midwives, and is the world's largest and oldest professional midwifery organisation. It works to advance the interests of midwives and the midwifery profession - and, by doing so, enhances the wellbeing of women, babies, and families.

http://www.rcm.org.uk/

The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath)

The objects for which the College is incorporated shall be to: Advance the science and practice of pathology. Further public education therein Promote study and research work in pathology and related subjects and publish the results of such study and research.

http://www.rcpath.org/

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)

The main objects of the College are to advance the art and science of paediatrics, improves standards of medical care to children, and to educate and examine doctors in paediatrics. Additionally, the College has a function in providing information and education of the public in child health matters.

http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/

SANDS - Stillbirth And Neonatal Death Society

We provide support for bereaved parents and their families whose baby has died at or soon after birth. extract from the SANDS website - www.uk-sands.org

http://www.uk-sands.org/

The Miscarriage Association

The Miscarriage Association provides support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss through our UK-wide network of telephone contacts and support groups, and works for better care from health care professionals by promoting awareness through lectures, workshops, and articles in professional journals and in the media. extract from http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (formerly UKCC)

Is an organisation set up by Parliament to ensure nurses, midwives and health visitors provide high standards of care to their patients and clients. extract from http://www.nmc-uk.org

http://www.nmc-uk.org/

Child Accident Prevention Trust

The Child Accident Prevention Trust is committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. Their website offers free safety advice for those who work with children and families. You can also buy safety resources to distribute to parents and carers, to help keep their children safe from serious accidents.

http://www.capt.org.uk