Can midwives accept gifts?

[wombatron]

I had some amazing midwives during the induction of my DD, who kept me calm and really were just everything you want in terms of support and encouragement. I'd like to get them a gift to share (think chocolate hamper) for their staff room. I think I've read that that's old

I was lucky and had a group practice midwife who I consistently saw throughout my pregnancy that I would like to get a gift for also... but I'm not certain if they are allowed to accept individual gifts. Any midwives or NHS staff out there know the rules on this? I don't plan on giving the gift until after I'm discharged from their care if that makes a difference.

I’m sure I’ve read they can’t accept personal gifts but something like chocolates or biscuits that can be shared with the whole team is fine.

The rules vary between trusts but low-cost gifts are generally fine. I’m sure chocolate or something to share between the team would be appreciated, but if you can I would also send a thank you card with a personal message, I’m a HCP and anything like that means so much more than chocolates (but chocolate is always good too!)

i work in the NHS, although not as a midwife
most trusts have a policy that allows individual token gifts, often specifying that a gift under x amount would be considered a token gift. they also often say cash or gift vouchers cannot be accepted at all.

you might even be able to google the relevant trust's policy, as some are online

I got my midwife from the GP practice a box of chocolates and the ones at the hospital a tub of celebrations to share.

Sounds fine. No issue at all. Write a card explaining why you felt she was so good as this is useful for their appraisals or similar.

Gifts like chocolates etc are absolutely fine.

Thank you all! I will get a little token gift for my actual midwife and something chocolatey for the team that helped!
Thank you

Midwives have to revalidate with the NMC every 3 years and as part of this they need 5 pieces of feedback on their practice, so a card or a note giving examples of why you felt she was good at her job would be really appreciated by the midwife and would be kept as part of her portfolio.

Gifts are always lovely (although unnecessary), but nice feedback means so much more.

@W0lverine yes I plan on writing a lovey card for her with feedback, and a card for the whole team as I had a few complications and saw them all over the course of a couple of days (community led midwife care). They are still a 'pilot' group so am hoping the feedback for the group as a whole will count to something also. Thank you for your advice!

Krispy kreme donuts went down very well! Plus mini luxury hand cream and a card for the midwives and staff who made a real difference.

My ex husband bought chocolates and a card for the midwives that I had.
I did swear a lot I think he was embarrassed 😂
Who would moan about midwives getting little presents.

Midwife here! We can accept small, token gifts. We're often given chocolates, biscuits etc. It's nice to have something to munch in the office in the middle of a night shift!

Agree that a card expressing how your midwife supported you would be very welcome - great for revalidation!