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‘Eliminate the midwifery shortage’
‘Too little attention has been given to retaining midwives and nurses in the NHS,’ states a new report.
Fetal kicks help detect malformations
Researchers have found that monitoring fetal movements in pregnant women can help in detecting fetal musculoskeletal malformations.
CQC maternity survey shows positive results
The CQC’s national maternity survey 2017 has highlighted overall positive feedback of women who experienced maternity care in 2017.
Student places to increase in Scotland
The number of student midwives and nurses entering Scottish Government funded degree programmes will increase by 10.8% in 2018/19.
Experts urge government to fortify flour with folic acid
Results from a new study reinforce recent calls from experts to approve the fortification of flour with folic acid, in order to protect babies from having neural tube defects.
Radical action needed for NHS in Scotland, say experts
A new report sets out five radical recommendations for the future of healthcare in Scotland.
Mary Seacole Awards 2018
Applications are now open for individual midwives, nurses and health visitors in England to participate in the prestigious Mary Seacole Awards 2018/19.
UNFPA warns nearly 70 million girls face FGM by 2030
According to new research by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), between 2015 and 2030 around 68 million girls face FGM.
New awards to celebrate 70 years of the NHS
A competition to celebrate the NHS’s 70th birthday will be launched in Westminster today (7 February).