Alex Flack

@promptmaternity Can we still order this?

We've been very busy today at PROMPT HQ, packing up the new Annual Update Facilitators Kits for all units that have ordered them 😁.

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating this weekend. We hope you’re all able to get some downtime, whether that’s time to rest or time with your loved ones - or both 😊 To everyone working, thank you for giving up your bank holiday to support and care for our patients 💙

@GibbleJo @cherimidwife @NatashaESmith11 Instead of TOP, interruption just feels softer especially when a family are going through such an emotional time. But I appreciate everyone has different views 😊

@PDMsColchester @cherimidwife @NatashaESmith11 Thanks Alex. Are there any downsides of this (which I understand as a euphemism)? Does it aid communication? tbh: I'm not really sure what we're referring to here! What words are we seeking to avoid?

One of my hugest midwifery pet peeves remains the word delivered. I’m seething every time I see it! What’s yours?

@GibbleJo @cherimidwife @NatashaESmith11 We use the words interruption of pregnancy.

@cherimidwife @NatashaESmith11 I'd worry that it's unclear what we're talking about with this language suggestion.

The cost of incivility to staff and patients is huge! A reduction of 61% in our ability to do things when someone is rude to us! Kindness costs nothing but being unkind has measurable costs. This is such a good watch #bekind #KindnessMatters m.youtube.com/watch?v=4RUIhj…

🆕Midwifery Continuity of Carer: What does good look like?🆕 @mcareetrixie, National Midwifery Lead for Continuity of Carer, gives a comprehensive overview of the continuity of carer model and how it impacts on patient safety pslhub.org/learn/patient-… #patientsafety #maternity

We are looking for midwives to join the Suffolk and north east Essex team 💙

Regular wellbeing catch-ups with colleagues are a vital way to support people’s #MentalHealth, especially during the pandemic. We have created the #MyWholeSelf MOT – a free guide to help check in on your own and others’ mental health and wellbeing: mhfaengland.org/my-whole-self/

Today was our last PROMPT session for 20/21 training year. So proud to say all our HCA/MSW/MW/Obs Team are over 90% compliant for attending within this training year. Such an achievement with the year we’ve had! #proud @promptmaternity @Team_ESNEFT #BringOnNextYear

Today is #NoSmokingDay. Smoking is the main modifiable risk factor in pregnancy, and increases the risk of stillbirth, miscarriage, and SIDS.

I’ve just booked my place on the FREE Each Baby Counts Annual Summit with the #rcog. Is anyone else attending?

Strong women - may we know them, be them, and most importantly, raise them. #InternationalWomenDay

Just booked my free place on the Better Births 5 years on virtual event, excited to hear about how nationally we are getting on. eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-birth…

Our latest national learning report is out today, and identifies crucial learning from maternal death investigations undertaken during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. #patientsafety #COVID You can download the report here >> hsib.org.uk/investigations…

Have your say! We are conducting a short survey to understand the views of pregnant women on whether they would have the COVID-19 vaccine if they were offered it by the @NHSuk. Take the survey: fal.cn/3dtCM

Today is #RandomActsOfKindnessDay what will you do for yours?? #MakeKindnessTheNorm

Maternity Teams - PROMPT COVID-19 Newsletter 6 is now available to download promptmaternity.org/news/covid-19-…

The main theme that has come through from many conversations with staff this week is around sleep. Difficulties getting to sleep, waking up during the night or fitful sleep. Let’s share some tips that might help others ... what works for you? 😴💤

It’s the Chief Executive’s workiversary. Do you still remember yours?

Happy January 2021 ⬇️