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Professor of maternal and infant health receives RCM Fellowship
A professor who leads and champions research on maternal and infant health at Sheffield Hallam University has been honoured with an RCM Fellowship. Hora Soltani research focuses on care models to reduce health inequalities for mothers ...
Midwife dedicated to addressing cultural inequalities becomes RCM Fellow
A midwife from Manchester who has dedicated her career to addressing health inequalities in maternity services and committed herself to improving services not only for women, but for her colleagues has been awarded an RCM Fellowship. Benash ...
Devil is in the detail says RCM on funding announcement for maternity services in England
A welcome injection of funding, but ‘the devil is in the detail’ that’s the verdict from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it welcomes the announcement of a funding boost for maternity services in England. Today a total of £127 million ...
Stem the tide of midwives leaving the profession, RCM tells Downing Street
Concern over the growing workforce crisis in maternity came to Downing Street today, as RCM Chief Executive Gill Walton presented a petition demanding action by Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The petition, ...
RCM forms alliance with Cavell Nurses’ Trust to support midwives in times of hardship
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Benevolent Fund has officially formed a new alliance with the Cavell Nurses’ Trust to continue supporting midwives and maternity support workers during times of personal financial hardship. The occasion ...
Belfast maternity teams hit the jackpot with multiple wins at national awards
Midwives and maternity support workers at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust hit the jackpot, with no fewer than four wins at the annual Royal College of Midwives (RCM) annual awards on 27 October. Staff at the Trust scooped the Thompsons Members' ...
Welsh midwife and academic awarded RCM’s Leadership Award at national awards ceremony
Grace Thomas, a Reader in Midwifery, and the Lead Midwife for Education at Cardiff University, has been recognised for her leadership skills at the RCM’s Annual Midwifery Awards. Described as an inspirational leader who demonstrates excellence ...
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust honoured for innovation in maternity care at national awards
Amanda Mansfield MBE and Susan Watkins from the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust have been honoured with the Innovation in Maternity Care Award at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Annual Midwifery Awards. Their work in promoting ...
England’s Midwives Midwife of the Year unveiled at national awards
A midwife described by her colleagues as someone who works with women and families to ensure they receive the best experience during their pregnancy journey has scooped a prestigious national award. Tania Pearce from East Surrey Hospital ...