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A proposal to set up a similar scheme has now been received from the Group Secretary of
the Woolwich Group of Hospitals. These integrated courses are in accordance with the developments
suggested in the Green Paper and much of the arrangements would also serve to provide
similar integrated training for district nurses which is a likely development at a later date.
Owing to the earlier introduction of pupil midwives to domiciliary work it is intended that
the teacher midwives should have brief refresher courses. The cost to the Local Authority will be
reflected mainly in officers' time spent on in-service training. Much of this time, however, will be
replacement time for domiciliary training being given at present to pupil midwives. The contribution
of other members of staff hitherto uninvolved in this type of work might amount to about
30% of the training time. Some small expenditure may be necessary for lecturers' fees and the
possible rental of a room large enough for 20 pupils. If this scheme were to commence on time,
some preparation will be necessary, especially in relation to the refresher courses.
The Council approved in principle the scheme set out above, and instructed the Acting
Medical Officer of Health to negotiate joint arrangements with the appropriate hospital authorities
and that such joint arrangements be submitted to the Central Midwives Board for approval.
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