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First five years forum (FFYF) 2020
Early discussions within the FFYF identified that forum members had experienced differing levels of support as newly qualified midwives (NQMs) and varying expectations of skill and abilities between Health Boards. This resulted in many ...
MCoC What if...? Series 2
This short document takes a look at how the role of the MSW can best be embedded into new models of maternity care that are built around continuity. It is not detailed guidance, but a starting point to spark local discussions and highlight ...
Midwives Magazine - Jan 2020
A sense of direction, honouring the changing landscape of the profession. With features including ‘Learn to think like a leader: innovative and drive up standards’, ‘Blue top guidance for induction in labour: fostering choice’ and ‘Too many ...The RCM Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2020
The RCM is the trade union and professional organisation that represents the vast majority of practising midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in the UK. The RCM is the voice of midwifery, providing excellence in representation, ...
The midwives manifesto
manifesto for the 2019 UK General Election
Talking to babies: Improving literacy and reducing inequalities. The role of the maternity support worker.
Maternity support workers (MSWs) have a valuable role in working with midwives caring for women and their families. Support workers are working more in the community, in women’s homes and in clinics. Effective care contributes to improving ...
Midwives Magazine - November 2019
November 2019
Perinatal women in the criminal justice system
A First 1001 days approach to maternity care in the criminal justice system
Evidence Based Midwifery - September 2019
Editorial: Scale-development; stigma; stillbirth; perinatal health; methodology; measurement; psychology; health; midwifery; obstetrics; evidence-based midwifery