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Positive move says RCM on HEE maternity support worker funding announcement
“A timely reflection on the value of maternity support workers (MSWs)”. That is the Royal College of Midwives’ (RCM) reaction to the launch of Health Education England’s £1 million fund for MSW education and training, something the RCM has ...Expect NHS to do right thing on pandemic overtime pay says RCM
NHS trusts should do the right thing and pay staff overtime for all extra work during the pandemic, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on joint health union and employer’s guidance on overtime published today.
Midwives’ mental health hit by pandemic
As the UK focusses on emotional wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week, midwives say their mental health is being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) shows over half (57 per cent) ...
RCM shines spotlight on excellence announcing annual award winners
Maternity teams increasing the use of prenatal breastmilk, improving outcomes for BAME and vulnerable women and enhancing bereavement care, are among the winners of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) annual awards announced this week. ...
Poole Maternity Support Worker scoops RCM award for MSW of the Year
A Maternity Support Worker (MSW) who provides support to a vulnerable women’s team at Poole NHS Foundation Trust in Dorset has scooped the WaterWipes award of MSW of the Year at the Royal College of Midwives (RCMs) Annual Midwifery Awards.
Midwives feel the love – but not by all - on International Day of the Midwife
Midwives across the UK are feeling the love as they celebrate International Day of the Midwife (IDM) today (5 May). A survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) shows a massive 94 per cent of midwives and student midwives feel valued by the public, ...Maternity services are open for business – help us keep them that way, says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called on every pregnant woman to support them in keeping services open and available. With maternity services across the country working to maintain as broad a range of services – including antenatal ...
Sensible step say RCM on maternity transformation suspension
The Royal College of Midwives has welcomed the temporary suspension of England’s Maternity Transformation Programme as a practical and sensible step.