21-29 of 29 result(s)
RCM and other health organisations call for urgent Asian baby deaths enquiry
Health organisations including the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have written to Health Minister Nadine Dorries calling for an urgent confidential enquiry into the deaths of Asian and Asian British babies. This is needed to support Government ...
RCM warns measures to relieve pressures may put safety at risk
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned that measures to reduce pressure on maternity services are putting safety at risk. In a letter to Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, Chief Midwifery Officer at NHS England, the RCM acknowledges the effectiveness ...
Fathers’ mental health ‘finally acknowledged’, says charity
Mental health checks for expectant and new fathers is a ‘landmark move’, says charity and think-tank The Fatherhood Institute.
RCM welcomes new initiative on staff engagement
The RCM has responded to the health secretary’s announcement on the launch of a new NHS national engagement exercise.
National guidance could prevent stillbirths
A new report reveals how the number of stillbirths fell by a fifth at maternity units where national guidance has been adopted.
More mental health services for new mothers in England
NHS England has announced that it will be rolling out the second wave of community perinatal services to 35 new sites across the country.
Top midwife hails 'extraordinary' NHS maternity staff
NHS England’s head midwife has praised the ‘extraordinary’ role of midwives who have helped with the births of more than 50 million babies over the last seven decades.
NHS staff survey results revealed
The findings from NHS England’s NHS Staff Survey 2017 are ‘challenging’, according to NHS Employers.