The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 No. 253

PART VIII U.K. MIDWIFERY

Local supervision of midwives U.K.

43.—(1) Each LSA shall—

(a) exercise general supervision in accordance with the rules made under article 42 over all midwives practising in its area;

(b) where it appears to it that the fitness to practise of a midwife in its area is impaired, report it to the Council; and

(c) have power in accordance with the rules made under article 42 to suspend a midwife from practice.

(2) The Council may prescribe the qualifications of persons who may be appointed by the LSA to exercise supervision over midwives in its area, and no one shall be so appointed who is not so qualified.

(3) The Council shall by rules from time to time establish standards for the exercise by LSAs of their functions and may give guidance to LSAs on these matters.

Commencement Information

I1 Art. 43 in force at 5.3.2004 for specified purposes as notified in the London Gazette (Issue 57218, published 27.2.2004), see art. 1(2)(3)

I2 Art. 43 in force at 1.8.2004 in so far as not already in force as notified in the London Gazette (Issue 57361, published 21.7.2004), see art. 1(2)(3)