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New infant-feeding website to help professionals
Academics at Coventry University have created a new website to help midwives and health visitors support both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding parent.
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 sees increase in registrants from outside EU
The latest figures from the NMC show an increase in the number of midwives and nurses joining the register from outside the EU.
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 ...
Applications for WoW scholarships and fellowships now open
Wellbeing of Women (WoW) has announced it is accepting applications for its entry-level research scholarships, research training fellowships and new postdoctoral research fellowships.
Call for clearer guidance on weight management in pregnancy
The RCM and its Alliance partner Slimming World are calling for clearer guidance on healthy weight management for expectant mothers, and more support, training and equipment for midwives.
RCM FGM campaign wins TUC award
The FGM animations created by the RCM have won a TUC Communication Award 2018 for best digital membership communication.
Government to invest £218m in health research
Health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced a £215m investment in NHS health research and £3m for a new research leader programme for midwives and nurses.