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 Impact of social and ethnic inequalities clear in latest MBRRACE-UK report says RCM

13 October 2022 ‘The highest stillbirth rates continue to impact women living in the most deprived communities where social inequalities are entrenched.' That’s according to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it responds to the latest MBRRACE-UK PMRT ...
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RCM welcomes new research strategy but cautions it must be backed-up with resources

25 May 2023 The importance of research to drive improvements in maternity safety and the quality of care has been underlined with the publication of a strategic plan for research from England’s Chief Midwifery Officer (CMidO). It sets out plans for maternity ...
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Government must invest in staff and services to deliver better maternity care for Black and Asian women says RCM

18 April 2023 Investment and resources must be targeted towards reducing poorer outcomes for Black women in maternity care as a matter of urgency. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) responding to a report from the House of Commons ...
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RCM comments on Panorama’s ‘Midwives under Pressure’ programme

29 January 2024 “The testimonies of the midwives, the women, and their families are heartbreaking and must be the catalyst for change. We have heard too many stories and read too many reports all raising the same red flags around staff shortages, lack of training ...
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RCM comments on Panorama’s ‘Midwives under Pressure’ programme

29 January 2024 Following the broadcast of Panorama - Midwives under Pressure by the BBC, Gill Walton, Chief Executive of The Royal College of Midwives (RCM), said: “The testimonies of the midwives, the women, and their families are heartbreaking and ...
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RCM calls for action on staffing shortages and protecting pregnant migrant women in TUC Women’s Conference motions

09 March 2023 The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says the Government must fix England’s maternity staffing shortages which are hitting the safety of care, choice for women, and staff wellbeing. The call comes in an RCM motion to the TUC Women’s Conference ...
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Safety, choice, and staff wellbeing must be focus of service reconfigurations, says RCM

23 May 2023 Updated guidance on what to consider when reconfiguring maternity services has been published today by the Royal College of Midwives.
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Stop smoking incentive scheme a positive step but investment on many fronts needed says RCM

11 April 2023 More investment is needed on multiple fronts to continue reducing smoking in pregnancy rates says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The College’s call follows today’s Government announcement of a financial incentive scheme to encourage ...
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Commissioning of report into Northern Ireland midwifery services ‘a step in the right direction,’ says RCM

24 May 2023 The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the Department of Health’s announcement today on the commissioning of a report into Northern Ireland’s midwifery services. The College sees this review, to be led by Professor Mary Renfrew, ...
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New RCM guide offers practical solutions to maternity safety crisis

28 May 2024 The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging politicians and the incoming Government to tackle maternity safety head-on in its new pre-election How to Fix guide.   Breaking down barriers between staff groups by strengthening multidisciplinary ...
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