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Midwives missing meals and loo breaks to keep services running

By Midwives missing meals and loo breaks to keep services running on 20 August 2020 Midwives are missing meals and delaying going to the toilet because they do not have enough time for breaks, according to a new survey from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Midwives are also working additional unpaid hours, on top of ...

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RCM responds to CQC report and rating of Basildon maternity services

By RCM responds to CQC report and rating of Basildon maternity services on 19 August 2020 Commenting on the CQC’s report and rating of Basildon Hospital’s maternity services, Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives, said:

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RCM comments on Matt Hancock speech and decision to axe Public Health England  

By  RCM comments on Matt Hancock speech and decision to axe Public Health England   on 18 August 2020 Commenting on the announcement this morning by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to axe Public Health England (PHE), RCM Chief Executive Gill Walton said:

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RCM calls for an early and decent pay rise for midwives and maternity support workers  

By  RCM calls for an early and decent pay rise for midwives and maternity support workers   on 17 August 2020 The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today written to MPs on behalf of its members calling for their support to bring forward pay negotiations and ensure that midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) receive a fair and decent pay rise. The ...

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  • Government
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RCM welcomes new measures by Select Committee to hold Government to account

on 05 August 2020 The Royal College of Midwives today welcomed the launch of new expert panels by the House of Commons Health & Social Care Select Committee.

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  • Flexible Working

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RCM welcomes “ambitious” commitments in NHS People Plan

on 30 July 2020 We need to see the ambitious proposals become a reality on the ground say the Royal College of Midwives, welcoming the new NHS People Plan.

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We must learn from pandemic to protect BAME staff, says RCM

on 29 July 2020 The Royal College of Midwives has welcomed the start of a major study on the impact of COVID-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic healthcare workers, launched today. The research, which is led by Leicester University, will follow healthcare ...

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• • RCM
  • RCOG - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • Safety
  • Government
  • Health Select Committee
  • Maternity Services
  • NHS
  • NHS Funding
  • Staffing Levels

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Safety must be the number one priority in maternity care, say leading Royal Colleges

on 24 July 2020 The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have reiterated that the safety of women and babies in maternity services must be the number one priority of all care, as they welcome the announcement ...

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Women should get birth pain relief that is right for them says  RCM on new research

on 21 July 2020 Women should get the pain relief that is right for them says the Royal College of Midwives responding to new research on pain relief in childbirth.

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• • RCM
  • MSWs - Maternity Support Workers
  • NHS Staff
  • Midwives
  • NHS Unions
  • Pay and Agenda For Change

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Give midwives and other NHS staff pay deal they deserve says the RCM

on 21 July 2020 The Royal College of Midwives is calling on the Government to bring forward pay talks and to give midwives and other NHS staff a substantial pay increase. The call follows today’s announcement of public sector pay rises that do not include midwives, ...