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Tiny rise predicted for Scotland’s midwifery and nursing workforce
Midwife and nurse numbers are projected to rise by less than 0.01% over the next year, according to figures released by the Scottish Government.![Maternity sign](/media/1971/web_maternity_sign_shutterstock_772762654.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Maternity unit closures highlighted in new data
New research published today (28 August) shows that nearly half of England’s maternity units closed to new mothers at some point in 2017.![Wales flag](/media/1972/wales180x142.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Have your say on NHS Wales pay
The pay consultation for NHS Wales is still open and RCM members are invited to accept or reject the proposal via a consultation.![Helicopter Image](/media/1974/web_helicopter_istock-485559840.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Baby born in coastguard helicopter
A Newquay coastguard helicopter doubled up as a maternity unit when a woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy some 14,000ft above Cornwall.![Baby birth image](/media/1975/web_baby_birth_istock-147318731.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
CS postcode lottery
According to research published today (21 August), responses to maternal requests for CS (MRCS) are varied and differ greatly in NHS trusts and boards across the UK.![RCN logo](/media/1976/web_rcn_logo.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884154770000000)
RCN CEO to step down
The chief executive and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, Janet Davies, will be stepping down from her position at the end of August.![Scotland flag](/media/1969/p55_scotland.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116440000000)
Scotland pay offer accepted
Midwives and MSW members of the RCM in Scotland have today (17 August) accepted the negotiated proposals for those on the Agenda for Change (AFC) staff pay.![Baby box image](/media/1977/baby-box.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Scotland’s baby boxes – a year on
In the year since baby boxes were introduced in Scotland, 52,065 newborns and families have been gifted with one.![Pregnant Women](/media/1978/pregnant-woman-healthy_shutterstock_250x200b.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
According to recent data, a third of existing and expectant mothers don’t do pelvic floor exercises despite their reported benefits.
According to recent data, a third of existing and expectant mothers don’t do pelvic floor exercises despite their reported benefits.![Tribunal Image](/media/1979/web_tribunal_shutterstock_560761723-1.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)