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NHS Scotland workforce at record high
The Scottish Government has published quarterly statistics showing that the Scottish NHS workforce is at record levels.
Research reveals most useful items in baby boxes
One of the items least likely to be used by new parents in the Scottish Government’s baby box scheme are condoms, according to the Scottish Government’s own research.Midwives need time and resources says RCM commenting on Scotland Health of Nation report
Today the Scottish Government has published the Annual Report for the Chief Medical Officer 2018 - ‘A Summary of the Health of the Nation’. The report includes a focus on the rise in premature births in Scotland. Commenting Dr Mary Ross-Davie, ...Best Start needs resources and staffing says RCM on Scottish Parliament debate on maternity
A Scottish Parliamentary debate today focused on the Best Start programme, the Scottish Government’s plan for maternity services.RCM welcomes Scottish Government announcement on increasing student midwife training places
The number of student midwives and nurses entering Scottish Government funded degree programmes will increase by 10.8% in 2018/19. The increase will mean a recommended intake of 3,724, up from 3,360 in 2017/18.
Extra funding to support breastfeeding in Scotland
The Scottish Government has pledged to help support mothers in Scotland to breastfeed for longer through a £2m investment programme.
RCM welcomes new Chief Midwife for Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of Justine Craig as the new Chief Midwifery Officer for Scotland.Solidarity and sisterhood at the STUC
RCM workplace representative Lorna Duncan joined RCM Scotland Director Jaki Lambert and National Officer Jackie Mitchell for the two day Scotland Trade Union Congress (STUC) Women’s Committee. In her blog, Lorna shares the motions put forward ...Scottish Government must act now to put more in maternity care
Jackie Ballie, Member of the Scottish Parliament, writes for the RCM on the importance of good midwifery care and need for investment in Scottish maternity services ahead of RCM reception at Scottish Parliament.