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RCM calls on the next Government to ‘eradicate racism in maternity services once and for all’
There should be no difference between the experiences of Black and Asian women and staff, or any marginalised group, and their white counterparts. That’s the message from the RCM to all politicians in the UK. As the general election campaign ...
New RCM guide offers practical solutions to maternity safety crisis
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging politicians and the incoming Government to tackle maternity safety head-on in its new pre-election How to Fix guide. Breaking down barriers between staff groups by strengthening multidisciplinary ...
RCM launches tool to tackle high levels of maternity disadvantage
"Addressing not only health and wellbeing, but social complexity is key to improving maternity outcomes for all women,” says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it launches a Maternity Disadvantage Assessment Tool (MatDAT) for midwives.
RCM comments on Panorama’s ‘Midwives under Pressure’ programme
“The testimonies of the midwives, the women, and their families are heartbreaking and must be the catalyst for change. We have heard too many stories and read too many reports all raising the same red flags around staff shortages, lack of training ...
Commissioning of report into Northern Ireland midwifery services ‘a step in the right direction,’ says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the Department of Health’s announcement today on the commissioning of a report into Northern Ireland’s midwifery services. The College sees this review, to be led by Professor Mary Renfrew, ...
Trio of Welsh midwives win national award for making maternity care safer
Three midwives from NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership have won a national award for their work to make emergency maternity care in the community safer. It has been so successful that it is now mandatory training for maternity teams across ...
Midwives from Southampton scoop national award for app that improves maternity safety
Three midwives working at University Hospital Southampton, have won a national award for their work developing an ‘incredibly successful’ app that improves maternity care for women during their pregnancy.
Midwife from Essex wins coveted award for ‘tireless work’ helping colleagues during COVID-19
An Essex midwife has won a national award for her ‘incredible’ work improving worker safety and mentoring fellow staff during COVID-19.
London midwife celebrates ‘outstanding success’ of programme to tackle racism in the NHS
A London midwife was honoured yesterday by the Royal College of Midwives for her work in tackling equality and diversity in maternity care.