17 December 2020
This last year has brought with it many challenges and surprises for maternity care, all of which midwives have risen to. Women and their families have had to face birthing in a different way than they planned and for some this has caused them disappointment ...
15 January 2021
As midwifery students, you are one of our most vital resources, the future of our profession. The past year has been extremely challenging, with studies disrupted and graduation delayed for the Class of 2020. As your trade union and professional ...
29 January 2021
There is a disparity in the care given and received by black women. It’s there because there is a lack of trust between black women, healthcare services and the Government. Running The Motherhood Group, a platform where black and ethnic minority ...
09 February 2021
The Government has published their response to the NHS pension scheme consultation that closed on 11 October 2020. The consultation was to decide how to correct the discrimination that has been identified in the McCloud Judgement and came ...
15 June 2020
Foreign nationals working in the health and care sector in the UK should get a better deal from the Government in recognition of the key role they have played in combating the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report published today by a key ...
22 June 2020
In 2016, the UK Government asked the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to investigate the nature and prevalence of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in Britain.
28 April 2021
Records on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on midwives, student midwives, maternity support workers and other health care professionals.
03 July 2020
In 2016, the UK Government asked the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to investigate the nature and prevalence of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in Britain.
14 July 2020
Yesterday (13 July), the Home Office published details of the new points-based immigration system, which includes midwifery as one of the professions to qualify for the Health and Care Visa.
10 August 2020
New guidance for midwives on virtual consultations has been published by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The guidance outlines how midwives can conduct virtual consultations and when they are appropriate, while ensuring care is safe ...