Derby student midwife wins prestigious award for leadership qualities

A “shining star” student midwife from the University of Derby has won the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) prestigious Student Midwife of the Year award for her work as an ambassador for midwifery students. Kayty Richards, who is neurodiverse and has a young family, was nominated for the award after demonstrating courage in standing up for […]

Renfrew report must be catalyst for much needed change, says RCM

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said it’s ‘hopeful’ the long-awaited Renfrew Report will bring about a much-needed reset of midwifery services in Northern Ireland. Welcoming the report’s publication, the RCM said listening, understanding, and acting on the experiences of women and midwifery staff must be the driving force for change. However, the RCM […]

London midwife named as RCM’s ‘unsung hero’ for her compassion and courage

A “kind and compassionate” midwife from University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for showing true inclusivity and respecting cultural differences as she works to ensure the psychological safety of vulnerable colleagues. Josephine Oamen, a senior clinical midwife at UCLH, was lauded as […]

Midwife from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals wins award for bereavement care

A midwife from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for the standard of personalised care she provides to bereaved families after a pregnancy loss. The award recognises excellence in bereavement care provision by maternity staff for women and their families when a baby dies. Claire Braithwaite, […]

Prestigious award for Dorset ‘role model’ maternity support worker

A “patient and compassionate” maternity support worker from University Hospitals Dorset has won a coveted award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), recognising the importance and value of her role in providing holistic care to women and their families. Kerry Horley, who was described as a “quiet leader” by her peers, recently took on […]

Manchester midwife wins coveted award for her leadership qualities

A midwife from the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has won a respected award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for showing strong leadership by introducing new services in the region, leading to greater equity in care provision for women. Kathy Murphy, who has more than 40 years’ experience in the NHS, took home […]

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