Follow the conference on X #maternityMEWS
This conference explore how the effective use of MEWS, NEWTT2 and the Perinatal Optimisation Care Pathway have been adopted in organisations across the country and the impact we have seen in recognising and responding to deterioration in maternity care. Case studies will be used to review guidelines and protocols for sepsis management and postpartum hemorrhage, as well as strategies to train and educate frontline staff for effective communication across teams.
By attending this conference you will benefit from the expertise of obstetricians, midwives and researchers as they share invaluable insights, best practice and strategies for addressing deterioration in maternity care, in line with the new Maternal Care Bundle.
“A 20% increase in maternal deaths over a 15-year period is very concerning, especially as pressures on maternity services have not eased...These latest data highlight the need for a renewed focus on maternal mortality and the critical actions required to ensure safe and equitable maternity care for all women in the UK.”
Prof Marian Knight, Director of the Perinatal Epidemiology Unit January 2026
“1 in 5 women will have a medical issue during pregnancy, yet many of these aren’t caught early enough – these measures, including more risk assessments in early pregnancy, will ensure no stone is left unturned.”
NHS England 23 April 2026
The new Maternal Care Bundle released by NHS England in Jan 26 includes the use of MEWS to monitor, identify and manage maternal deterioration.
Intervention 2.1 states:
“Implement the national maternity early warning score (MEWS) tool across all settings for women who are or have been pregnant in the past 4 weeks. This means ensuring timely obstetric team and/or obstetric physician review in line with the MEWS escalation timeframes, according to the total score identified and relevant additional concerns.”
NHS England, Jan 26
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve recognition and response to deterioration in maternity care
Learn from those with lived experience to improve practice
Reflect on national developments and learning and how you can improve the effectiveness of MEWS in your maternity service
Learn from best practice in the use of the Maternity Early Warning Score
Develop your skills in advanced maternity care practice and monitoring adherence
Ensure assurance and accountability for implementing MEWs in your organisation
Improving the early recognition and management of deterioration of either mother or baby during or soon after birth
Improve the communication of MEWS and NEWTT2 at the interface of care
Reflect on training and education in maternity services and how this can be supported and improved
Understand how you can foster a culture of psychological safety in promoting teamwork
Identify key strategies for improving leadership, teamwork and culture in maternity services
Learn from leading obstetricians, midwives and researchers in best practice
Improve early recognition and learning from adverse outcomes
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
