By Julie Griffiths on 21 May 2018
A new learning package designed to help midwives and other clinicians to spot the early signs of sepsis in children and infants has been launched by Health Education England (HEE).
By Julie Griffiths on 18 May 2018
NICE has published a new impact report on maternity care that explores how its evidence-based guidance contributes to improvements.
By Julie Griffiths on 18 May 2018
National recommendations on whether to screen newborn babies for rare conditions do not always assess the evidence on the key benefits and harms of screening, according to researchers.
By Julie Griffiths on 17 May 2018
Alongside other trade unions, the RCM took part in the TUC’s ‘a new deal for working people’ march and rally in London on 12 May.
By Julie Griffiths on 16 May 2018
A ‘lessons learned’ review into the NMC’s handling of concerns about midwives’ fitness to practise at the Furness General Hospital between 2004 and 2014 has been published today (16 May).
By Julie Griffiths on 15 May 2018
A long-term strategy for Northern Ireland’s health and social care workforce was launched yesterday (14 May) by the Department of Health.
By Rob Dabrowski on 11 May 2018
A new report by UNICEF highlights global 'breastfeeding gaps' between rich and poor and shows the UK breastfeeding rate is among the lowest in the world.
By Julie Griffiths on 11 May 2018
The risk of complications during vaginal birth is higher for mothers and infants following a previous caesarean (CS), a new study has found.