Improving maternity and neonatal care in England: protocol for a formative evaluation of the implementation of the core competency framework to enhance multi-professional practice

This study will generate practical insights into how the CCF is embedded across diverse settings. Through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design - including input from service users, NHS staff, and academics - it will identify enablers and barriers to implementation and inform future improvements. Findings will guide the development of CCFv3 and support national efforts to improve care quality and reduce variation, particularly for vulnerable populations.