Breaks, shifts and eating

lilly · #31 (**permalink**) 10-Aug-2008, 18:54

i have to say i thought the moto for midwives was if you dont eat quick you dont eat at all!!!!

Leah xx

Wallflower · #32 (**permalink**) 10-Aug-2008, 21:56

In my trust there are new EU regulations coming in soon where everyone who works for more than a 6 hour shift has to go off the ward and have a 30minute break. Anyone else heard about this?

Noo · #33 (**permalink**) 12-Aug-2008, 02:52

Originally Posted by Lucky Sar

In my trust there are new EU regulations coming in soon where everyone who works for more than a 6 hour shift has to go off the ward and have a 30minute break. Anyone else heard about this?

That doesn't mean that its practical to do that, does it? I think most people work through because without working through the care of women would be compromised

mysupersalami · #34 (**permalink**) 12-Aug-2008, 09:56

When I want a cuppa, whether it be sitting reading a mag or reading a ctg, I always hint by asking my middy if she would like a cuppa tea. Nine times outta ten she will say No but you go get one.

Wallflower · #35 (**permalink**) 12-Aug-2008, 21:53

Originally Posted by Noo

That doesn't mean that its practical to do that, does it? I think most people work through because without working through the care of women would be compromised

I didnt say it was practical, I think it's a bit silly, especially as now we are able to have a paid 20min break on ward, which is usually taken at a bit of a quiet time, whilst still being able to keep an eye on things. The new regs mean we have to go off for half hr (unpaid) whether we want to or not.