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Safer Sleep Week from The Lullaby Trust
Safer Sleep Week is The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign targeting anyone looking after a young baby. It aims to raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring.The warning signs
We need more midwives. That has been one of the most important messages the RCM has sought to get across to politicians for years. Indeed, it is one of the asks we have in the blueprint for better maternity services in Northern Ireland that we are ...Supporting women seeking care outside guidance
Putting women at the heart of care is what midwives do, day in, day out. But what if they request care outside guidance? The RCM’s Policy & Practice Advisor, Lia Brigante, introduces the new publication to support midwives.
New plaque pays tribute to pioneering midwives
A new plaque was unveiled today (26 July) paying tribute to renowned midwives Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget.
NMC agrees new approach to resolving concerns
The regulator has pledged commitment to moving away from a blame culture when resolving concerns about midwives’ and nurses’ practice.
New health secretary outlines priorities for NHS
In a speech today (20 July) the new secretary of state for health and social care has outlined his priorities for the NHS. Matt Hancock made his speech to staff at his local hospital – West Suffolk Hospital – and explained his first priorities ...
NMC changes rules for non-EU midwives
Midwives and nurses from outside the EU can now apply to work in the UK immediately after qualifying.RCM Scotland showcases varied role of midwives
The RCM in Scotland has released a new publication today (24 May) that highlights the breadth of roles of Scottish midwives.