Our Professional Midwifery Advocates
Our Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs) offer specific advice, support to our midwifery team. You'll find contact details below, and a full list of their support services.
Asha Manley - Asha.Manley@nuh.nhs.uk
Jackie Gandy - Jackie.Gandy@nuh.nhs.uk
Marie Timms - Marie.Timms@nuh.nhs.uk
Louise Robinson - Louise.Robinson@nuh.nhs.uk
Sophie Pidgeon - Sophie.Pidgeon@nuh.nhs.uk (Maternity Leave)
PMA offices; City ext 75285, QMC ext 85291
Our aims
To have a positive impact on the wellbeing of staff
To help staff feel valued
To influence a reduction in stress
To influence a reduction in burnout
To improve compassion and job satisfaction
To improve retention of staff
To improve working relations
To improve team dynamics
To improve staff to manage work/life balance more effectively and increase enjoyment and satisfaction at work
Supporting midwives to improve care for women and their families
What do our PMAs offer
- Clinical restorative supervision
- Revalidation support
- Support through investigation
- Guidance for statement writing
- Interview preparation support
- Support after traumatic event
- Support with return to work after sickness/maternity leave
- Assistance to develop career pathway
- A safe space to reflect