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Deep-seated problems still blighting NHS maternity workforce
Small improvements are not enough to address the deep-seated problems blighting the NHS maternity workforce – and won’t be enough to keep some in the profession. That was the verdict today of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on the latest ...A blank piece of paper
What is co-production? Equality, equity, a balance of power, the ability for communities to be involved in working together with professionals to achieve change. It’s an honest desire to value and combine the strengths, knowledge and opinions ...
How can midwives support our approach to ‘build back better and fairer’?
Like many of you, I have found the past year to be one of my most challenging. Responding to relentless work pressures while balancing caring responsibilities of a young family and ageing parents, one of whom was diagnosed with cancer following ...New pathway created for women with pregnancies affected by Down Syndrome
Positive about Down syndrome (PADS) works with maternity units by providing information and support to new and expectant parents of a baby with Down syndrome. We understand how these parents crave an understanding into the lived experience ...
Now is the time to invest seriously in the NHS says the RCM
There must be long-term investment in the NHS and its staff to prevent the service haemorrhaging its people says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), responding to a report on staff burnout from the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee ...Chancellor’s plans: a threat not a help to the NHS
Before disappearing off to their party conferences, politicians have been back at Westminster for a couple of days, frantically making announcements in the little time they have. RCM Public Affairs Advisor Stuart Bonar shares what recent ...
Don’t jump the vaccine queue urges RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is appealing for patience from NHS staff waiting for their second COVID-19 vaccination. The call follows reports of some NHS staff trying to get a second vaccination ahead of their planned dates.
Protect NHS staff demand health organisations in letter to PM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) along with other health organisations and unions has written to the Prime Minister calling for better protection and PPE for midwives, maternity support workers (MSW), and other NHS staff as they battle ...We must tackle inequalities that lead to baby deaths says RCM
Confronting the inequalities, poverty, and deprivation causing many baby deaths head-on must be a priority says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), responding to the publication of a new MBRRACE report yesterday.