title: UKCC guidelines aim to improve supervision of midwives.
abstract: New guidelines on supervising midwives have been published by the UKCC. The areas covered in the guidance include variations in practice not justified by women's needs or preferences, poor management of emergency care, promoting informed choice for women, the effectiveness of communication with women and other professional colleagues, and support for midwives to identify training needs and professional development. The midwifery committee had been concerned that despite the publication of other recommendations, there has been 'no apparent improvement' in practice.