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Mentorship scheme: paving an individual and professional pathway for Black, Asian and minority ethnic maternity staff
Numerous reports over the last few decades highlight disparities experienced by midwives of Black and Asian descent, in comparison to their white counterparts. Midwives from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities are more likely ...Being a mentor is more than teaching
Senior Midwifery Advisor at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Jacqui Williams shares what mentorship means to her and her current experience working as a mentor on the new mentoring schemes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. ...
RCM calls for better work-life balance for midwives and MSWs
Greater flexibility around working arrangements is essential to retain and recruit more staff says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). This comes as plans for improved flexible working provisions for NHS staff in England are set to come into ...Build women’s healthcare strategy around their needs says RCM
Women’s voices should be at the centre of their care says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) responding to a Government consultation on a Women’s Health Strategy for England.
Efforts must be redoubled to tackle deprivation and inequalities that have led to stillbirths say RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a report by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) on births and infant mortality in England and Wales* that focuses on ethnicity. The stillbirth rate and infant mortality rate for each of ...
RCM warns of midwife exodus as maternity staffing crisis grows
Midwives are being driven out of the NHS by understaffing and fears they can’t deliver safe care to women in the current system, according to a new survey of its members by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
New flexible working rules good for staff and employers says RCM
New flexible working rights will be good for staff and employers alike, say the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). This comes as new rules are introduced to allow NHS employees in England to request flexible working from their first day of employment.
Rhyl midwife crowned Wales Midwife of the Year
A midwife who leads a Welsh national training programme to improve maternity care and safety has been named Wales Midwife of the Year by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Sarah Hookes works for NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. She received ...
RCM welcomes new Chief Midwife for Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of Justine Craig as the new Chief Midwifery Officer for Scotland.