There is a strong body of law that protects pregnant workers. All employers must continue to abide by this. It applies to all pregnant workers regardless of who they work for or what they do.
From the first meeting, the group members knew that they wanted to focus their efforts on developing the support offered to newly qualified midwives across Scotland. The experiences of support and preceptorship of group members had been very ...
From the start of 2020, more and more midwives across the country have been spotted wearing red. What is the reason for this phenomenon? Is it fashion or something more deep-rooted?
By MIDIRS
From March 2020, EBM will become a permanent section in MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. Previously part of the RCM’s educational portfolio, EBM aims to support midwives in developing the necessary skills to effectively disseminate research outcomes. ...
Published by the Institute for Health Equity and commissioned by the Health Foundation, the ‘Marmot Review: 10 years on’ says life expectancy in England has failed to increase for a decade. It reveals overall health inequalities have widened, ...
The recently published NHS Staff Survey reveals that overall quality of care and staff happiness has improved over the year, however, there is still more to be done on midwives’ work-related stress, as well as harassment and discrimination ...
By Sally Pezaro, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health
Following queries on the Wuhan novel coronavirus, we would like to share the following information from Public Health England (PHE) to update all our members with both clinical guidance and public information to share among staff and women.
on 03 January 2020
The RCOG’s Research and Information Services, including library, archives, rare books, museum and artworks, along with the integrated library and heritage collection of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will be packed and moved to Union ...
AGM season will now be well underway and branches across the UK have been electing and re-electing Branch Officers, Workplace Reps and MSW Advocates; planning branch activities for the year ahead and reflecting on achievements from 2019.