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The RCM response to the NICE induction of labour 2021 guideline
The NICE draft guideline on induction of labour that was out for consultation during the summer, causing concerns and a striking number of responses, has now been finalised and it is available here. Our long and detailed response was considered ...A welcome shot in the arm for maternity services
Last week’s announcement of an extra £96m recurrent funding for maternity care in England provides a timely and long overdue investment in safe and high quality maternity services. Most of the new monies will be allocated to boost midwife and ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/3393/smoking.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=132035201530000000)
RCM calls for reverse to public health cuts to support smoking rate reduction
Pregnant women must get the support they need to reduce smoking in pregnancy says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), as NICE and Public Health England publish a draft guideline to tackle the health burden of smoking. The guidance published ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/3393/smoking.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=132035201530000000)
RCM calls for reverse to public health cuts to support smoking rate reduction
Pregnant women must get the support they need to reduce smoking in pregnancy says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), as NICE and Public Health England publish a draft guideline to tackle the health burden of smoking. The guidance published ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/2436/maternal-mental-health.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116520000000)
RCM welcomes more maternal mental health services for new and expectant mums
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed an announcement from NHS England of more maternal mental health services for new and expectant mothers. The investment is part of the NHS Long Term Plan and will see 26 newly dedicated hubs being ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/4607/shutterstock_1673560747_covid_pregnant.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779010000000)
COVID unlocking will create ‘perfect storm’ for pregnant women, say maternity Colleges
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) are concerned that the combination of restrictions easing from next week, an increasing prevalence of COVID-19 in the community and hesitancy ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/5132/pay-campaign.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779300000000)
RCM say it may have to consider Pay Review Body process if pay award unfair to members
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said it may have to consider if the Pay Review Body (PRB) process is still fit for purpose if the Government adheres to a low recommendation that is not the significant pay award that it has been campaigning ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/1969/p55_scotland.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116440000000)
RCM welcomes Scottish pandemic public inquiry
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Scottish Government of a judge-led public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic.Working culture, a crucial factor in delivering safer maternity care, says RCM on World Patient Safety Day
Poor working cultures must be tackled if we are to make UK maternity services safer, so says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on World Patient Safety Day. A positive working environment, where multi-disciplinary teams work and train together, ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/2246/midwives.png?center=0.32710280373831774,0.49618320610687022&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116510000000)