Maternal, Infant and Perinatal Programme

The Maternal, Infant and Perinatal programme was previously known as the Maternal and Newborn programme.  The work programme underwent a review by an expert panel and the outcome and recommendations were published in July 2011:

• Maternal and Newborn Health: Review Panel Report (July 2011) >> 

HQIP is responsible for implementing the recommendations of the review panel in addition to the commissioning a new supplier to undertake this work (2012).

Continuity of data collection is vital and data collectors should continue to collect maternal and perinatal mortality data, which can be submitted through the Maternal and Perinatal Mortality Notification (MPMN) secure web portal - http://www.mpmn.nhs.uk/. If you wish to register for this portal or have any additional queries please email enquiries@mpmn.nhs.uk for further information.

Reports completed by the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE)

A series of reports were completed by CMACE for the former Maternal and Newborn programme in three areas: Child Death Review, Maternal Deaths and Perinatal Mortality.

These reports can be seen here, listed under those headings, chronologically (most recent first) >>

Independent Advisory Group for the Maternal, Infant and Perinatal Programe

As the commissioner for this programme on behalf of the funding bodies, HQIP will be guided by an Independent Advisory Group on topic selection for the programme as well as progress and programme outputs.

Note: As of 1 September 2011, HQIP is now responsible for the for the management and commissioning of the Clinical Outcome Review Programmes, previously the responsibility of the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA). Note: These programmes are also known as Confidential Enquiries.  All enquiries relating to the programme should now be addressed directly to HQIP Clinical Outcome Review Programmes Business Manager Jenny Mooney (formerly holder of the same role at NPSA) via jenny.mooney@hqip.org.uk or 020 7469 2500.