Bounty Post-Natal Portrait Photographers

1)      How many photographers from the company Bounty operate in your hospitals? One

2)      Are there any restrictions on the times in which Bounty photographers can access new mothers? No, however in practice they access mothers in daytime hours.

a.       If there are restrictions, what times do these cover? Not applicable

b.      Are Bounty Photographers permitted to work in your hospital at weekends?  Yes

3)      How many complaints have been received by your hospital with regard to the conduct of Bounty photographers? None

4)      Does the trust benefit financially from allowing Bounty access to the post-natal wards? All money is donated to the Trust’s Charitable funds and goes to the maternity fund.   The fund manager(s) then decide how that fund is spent. 

a.       Does the trust receive a fixed fee or commission on each photograph taken/sold?  Yes

b.      If so, how much does the trust receive? £1.40 per photograph