Regulation 17 of the Management Regulations says that new or expectant mothers may be suspended from night work where they have a signed certificate from a registered medical practitioner or midwife stating this is necessary in the interests of health and safety. Where a new or expectant mother works nights, and she provides a medical certificate from her GP or midwife which says that working night shifts will affect her health, her employer must suspend her from work, on full pay, for as long as necessary. Any alternative day work offered must be suitable and appropriate for her to do in the circumstances and on terms and conditions no less favourable than her normal terms (Employment Rights Act 1996) (see page 32).