Scope, safeguarding and safe practice

Last updated: October 2026.

What I provide

Non-clinical education, coaching, emotional and practical support, and advocacy that helps you ask questions and be heard. Education follows UK guidance, including NICE, RCOG and NHS England.

What I do not provide

• Clinical care, assessment, examinations, diagnosis or triage.
• Advice on medicines, doses or supplements.
• Decisions on your behalf, or consent discussions for treatment. Decisions are yours.
• Counselling or therapy, or an emergency or 24/7 service.

Emergencies

Call 999 in an emergency. For urgent pregnancy or newborn concerns contact your midwifery team or maternity triage, or call NHS 111.

Professional status

Specialist EDI Midwife. I act in a private, non-clinical capacity and hold ADD professional indemnity / public liability insurer. I work within the scope described here and within the professional standards that apply to me.

Safeguarding

• Abuse and harm can affect anyone. Culture is never a reason to excuse harm.
• I am alert to domestic abuse, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, exploitation and trafficking, and risks to children and adults.
• I will tell you at the start that I must share a concern if someone is at risk of serious harm, and where possible I will talk to you first.
• Concerns are shared with the relevant midwifery, children’s or adult safeguarding team, or the police, following local procedures. In immediate danger, I will call 999.

Useful numbers

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• NSPCC FGM Helpline: 0800 028 3550
• Forced Marriage Unit: 020 7008 0151

Equality

Services are open to everyone. I make reasonable adjustments, including interpreters and accessible formats, where I can. Please tell me what you need.