Midwives taking on more roles: the 1st on call project

On reflection I agree that midwives should not take on further roles if they cannot give one-to-one care in labour, which was the main point in the motion debated at the RCM conference last year. This is not the case at the Trust I work, and therefore extending our role feels correct and possible. I am undertaking a piece of research regarding the project, called 'blurring the boundaries', which hopefully will be completed soon. Role changes areas -- not just users. The NHS Plan implies health professional should be trying to work in partnership and I believe the 1st on call project has enhanced that process.