431-440 of 803 result(s)
Expect NHS to do right thing on pandemic overtime pay says RCM
NHS trusts should do the right thing and pay staff overtime for all extra work during the pandemic, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on joint health union and employer’s guidance on overtime published today.RCM responds to CQC report on East Kent Maternity services
Safety must be an absolute priority and combined with effective leadership be the basis for which all maternity care is delivered. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it responds to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) ...![Midwives welcome inclusion of Perinatal Mental Health in Northern Ireland Health Action Plan](/media/4083/every-mother-must-get-the-help-they-need.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543778830000000)
Midwives welcome inclusion of Perinatal Mental Health in Northern Ireland Health Action Plan
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have after years of campaigning welcomed the inclusion of perinatal mental health in Northern Ireland’s Mental Health Action Plan. Commenting, Karen Murray RCM’s Director for Northern Ireland said:![](/media/2895/caring-for-you-logo.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131919514670000000)
Midwives’ mental health hit by pandemic
As the UK focusses on emotional wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week, midwives say their mental health is being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) shows over half (57 per cent) ...RCM offers advice to pregnant women as new study shows heightened risk to some communities
As a new UK study revealed that 55% of women admitted to hospital with coronavirus were from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has launched a campaign to offer greater support and advice.RCM and RCOG respond to UKOSS study of more than 400 pregnant women hospitalised with coronavirus
A large UK study on the outcomes of 427 pregnant women and their babies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the UK has been published today. The results show that, between 1 March and 14 April 2020, 4.9 pregnant women per 1,000 were ...![](/media/3962/rcm-awards-2020-new.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778780000000)
RCM shines spotlight on excellence announcing annual award winners
Maternity teams increasing the use of prenatal breastmilk, improving outcomes for BAME and vulnerable women and enhancing bereavement care, are among the winners of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) annual awards announced this week. ...Warwickshire midwifery service wins national award
A Warwickshire midwifery service that is widening birth choices and improving care for local women has won the Royal College of Midwives Midwifery Service of the Year Award.![](/media/4038/sally-sidhu-and-jan-gatehouse.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778810000000)
Kent midwives wins national award for ‘liquid gold’ breastmilk project
Two Kent midwives who increased the collection and use of antenatal breastmilk have won the JOHNSON’S® Excellence in Maternity Care and Innovation Award in the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Annual Awards![](/media/4019/michelle-harrison-and-olivia-snowball-representing-kings-caseloads-team.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778800000000)