Reducing Administrative Burden in Maternity Wards with MiRecord

Modern maternity care demands exceptional clinical focus—but much of that time is consumed by administrative tasks. A survey from the Royal College of Midwives highlighted ongoing pressures, with midwives routinely working unpaid overtime to keep services running (rcm.org.uk, liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk, rcm.org.uk). MiRecord was developed to ease this burden. By embedding documentation directly into care workflows, MiRecord helps NHS teams document more efficiently and accurately. The result? More time spent with women and fewer hours wasted on paperwork.

Real-Time Entry at Point of Care

Rather than jotting down notes on paper or in disconnected systems, MiRecord allows midwives to enter data immediately using structured, intuitive forms. This includes risk factors, scan results, and care plan updates. Because templates follow clinical pathways, documentation time is reduced—and records don’t need rewriting later.

Simplified Clinical Workflows

MiRecord mirrors real clinical processes. Templates are organised logically, supporting every stage—from booking to postnatal review. Users are guided through necessary data points, and the system flags if information is missing. This structure improves care consistency and team communication.

Reducing Duplication and Search Time

With information stored in one digital record, there’s no need to search through paper notes or cross-reference multiple systems. Midwives can view summaries of previous visits, outstanding actions, risk alerts, and care pathways in seconds. This saves time and improves handovers between staff.

Audit-Ready by Design

MiRecord automatically logs every change, creating a full audit trail. This supports regulatory compliance and reduces the need for separate audit processes. Data can be exported for Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections, governance reviews, or internal performance monitoring—eliminating duplicate admin tasks.

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

Admin-heavy roles contribute to stress and burnout in maternity teams. By reducing documentation time and supporting efficient workflows, MiRecord helps restore balance to clinical time. Midwives can leave shifts on schedule, without staying late to complete paperwork, improving wellbeing and retention.

Backed by NHS and RCM Insights

The Royal College of Midwives has highlighted the costs of admin overload, showing midwives work tens of thousands of unpaid hours weekly to meet service needs (rcm.org.uk). By integrating documentation with care, MiRecord aims to relieve this burden and support a healthier working environment.

Conclusion

MiRecord is not just a digital record—it is a tool designed to reduce administrative strain on NHS maternity staff. By streamlining documentation, supporting compliance, and reinforcing team communication, it enables professionals to focus on providing compassionate and safe care. In a challenging NHS landscape, MiRecord gives time back to those who need it most—the people caring for mothers and babies.