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Healthy and supported midwifery workforce never more important for Welsh maternity services
A healthy and supported midwifery workforce has never been more important for maternity services in Wales. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it responds to the latest workforce report published today by the Welsh ...Flu vaccination for pregnant women essential this winter, say professional bodies
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and are urging all pregnant women to take up the offer of a free flu vaccination this winter to protect themselves and their baby from complications ...
It’s time to level up, RCM leader tells conference
The Royal College of Midwives opened its annual conference today with a call for greater equity and equality for those working in – and supported by – maternity services. Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the RCM, told delegated joining the ...Crucial we do all we can for vulnerable pregnant women says RCM on new Tommy’s research
The Royal College of Midwives has said it is crucial that action is taken, particularly for pregnant women who are vulnerable and victims of domestic abuse, to reduce risk of stillbirth, in response to new research from charity Tommy’s. Findings ...RCM calls for greater investment in Welsh maternity services
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the progress in making maternity services in Wales safer and better but says there is still work to be done to ensure world-class maternity care. The RCM’s comments come as Healthcare Inspectorate ...All Ireland midwifery conference brings together midwives from north and south of the Irish border
Midwives and maternity support workers from both sides of the Irish border will today join forces for the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) annual all Ireland Midwifery Conference.
‘Deliver a decent deal’ say midwives as they step up their campaign for better pay
Deliver a decent pay deal for midwives – as part of proper funding for the NHS. That is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) today as it steps up its campaign to secure an early and significant pay rise for its members. The RCM says ...
RCM welcomes call from Duchess for more support for new parents
The Royal College (RCM) has welcomed the Duchess of Cambridge's call for more support for new parents. The college says the results of The Royal Foundations early years survey which will add to the growing body of evidence that tackling issues ...Advice for health professionals providing pregnancy screening tests published
Leading Colleges have released advice for healthcare professionals to ensure they provide screening results to pregnant women and their partners in an unbiased and non-directive way, making families aware of their options and giving them ...