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MIDIRS Midwifery Digest Hot Topic: Why are some voices not heard? Exploring how maternity care can be improved for women with limited English

By Joanne Cull et al

21 June, 2022

2 minutes read

Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s 16 Days guest blog

By Nicole Jacobs

10 December, 2024

2 minutes read
As 2024’s 16 Days of Activism comes to a close, Nicole Jacobs talks us through her role as the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales and the opportunities that midwives have as the first point of contact for pregnant people.

Invest to address: Eradicating inequality has to be a priority

By Alice Sorby

6 December, 2024

3 minutes read
If we are truly to tackle the inequalities within maternity services, we need to develop and invest in good practice. Alice Sorby, the RCM’s Director of Employment Relations, sets out how.

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