1. Optimising Opportunities for Normal Birth The challenge of sustainability

2. Taking the network forward Do you want to take the network forward? What is available for the future? We know that sustaining a network can be difficult but it is possible, as the following demonstrate...

3. Different types of networks Helping and sharing networks/communities Key focus on responding to specific needs and challenges of members as they arise Best practice networks/communities Key focus on sharing ‘best’ practice in a particular area Innovation networks/communities Key focus on seeking out innovative practices in response to particular challenges or areas CPD/Skills development networks/communities Key focus on identifying and supporting the capability development of members to perform their (often changing) roles

5. Meet every 2 months in their own time

6. Governed by a chair and secretary who volunteer to take up the role

7. Tenure lasts 6mths to 1 year for the chair; 1 year for the secretary

9. Chair & secretary?

10. Two co-leaders

11. Larger group?

12. How long would the tenure be?

13. How would they be selected?