By Julie Griffiths on 02 July 2018
The charity Tamba is using ‘Twins, triplets and more week’, running from 2 to 9 July 2018, to highlight its Helping Hands project for families of multiples in crisis.
By Julie Griffiths on 29 June 2018
The RCM annual midwifery conference has won gold for the ‘Best free to attend conference’ award at the annual UK Conference Awards today.
By Rob Dabrowski on 29 June 2018
The Welsh government has today (29 June) announced a change in the law to allow women to take the second abortion pill at home.
By Rob Dabrowski on 28 June 2018
Celebrations at Westminster Abbey and York Minster on July 5 will pay tribute to NHS staff and patients to mark the NHS’ 70th birthday.
on 26 June 2018
As a result of our Joint Trade Union negotiations with Scottish government and NHS employers, the Trade Unions in Scotland have for the past 2 months been in negotiations and have now come up with a framework agreement to put to members.
By Rob Dabrowski on 25 June 2018
Midwives and MSWs in Scotland are set to receive at least a 9% pay rise over the next three years. The increase, announced today (25 June), is the highest NHS pay uplift being offered in the UK.
By Rob Dabrowski on 22 June 2018
The three countries with the highest estimated prevalence of smoking during pregnancy are Ireland (38·4%), Uruguay (29·7%), and Bulgaria (29·4%).
By Rob Dabrowski on 20 June 2018
Breastfeeding may help reduce a mother’s risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, according to new research.