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Review reveals NMC’s handling of Morecambe Bay
A ‘lessons learned’ review into the NMC’s handling of concerns about midwives’ fitness to practise at the Furness General Hospital between 2004 and 2014 has been published today (16 May).
New workforce strategy for Northern Ireland
A long-term strategy for Northern Ireland’s health and social care workforce was launched yesterday (14 May) by the Department of Health.
Jackie Smith to step down
NMC chief executive and registrar Jackie Smith has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of July.
‘Breastfeeding must be a public priority,’ says RCM
A new report by UNICEF highlights global 'breastfeeding gaps' between rich and poor and shows the UK breastfeeding rate is among the lowest in the world.
Research looks at risks of VBAC
The risk of complications during vaginal birth is higher for mothers and infants following a previous caesarean (CS), a new study has found.
Research reveals risk of incorrect seat belt use
Nearly half of pregnant women put their unborn babies at risk due to wearing seat belts wrongly, finds research.
NHS seeks ‘standout stars’
Nominations for health and care staff who have gone over and above the call of duty are being called for as part of the NHS’s 70th birthday celebrations.
More mental health services for new mothers in England
NHS England has announced that it will be rolling out the second wave of community perinatal services to 35 new sites across the country.
Child mortality 'one and half times higher in England than Sweden'
According to a new study, deaths in children under-five years old occur one and half times more often in England than in Sweden.