Smoking cessation in pregnancy is an important issue for Primary Care Trusts. In the and in light of this, the West Midlands network was established in September 2003 to offer a forum for those working in this field

• Access information
• Network with each other
• Share their experiences

The network is open to professionals working in any of the three West Midlands Strategic Health Authority areas.

Our Mission is to assist in the professional development of those who provide a service in this field. We believe that pregnant women who smoke have the right of access to a high standard of skilled and effective support.

Our principal objectives are to

• provide the opportunity for sharing and disseminating best practice
  
• bring together different professions to share expertise and ideas
  
• encourage collaborative working
  
• consider and disseminate new advances in the evidence base for treating pregnant smokers
  
• distribute relevant information resources