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RCM calls on the next Government to ‘eradicate racism in maternity services once and for all’
There should be no difference between the experiences of Black and Asian women and staff, or any marginalised group, and their white counterparts. That’s the message from the RCM to all politicians in the UK. As the general election campaign ...![Making maternity services work for women and for staff must be a priority for the next Government, says RCM](/media/3783/studentmidwives_istock-478606255.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778680000000)
Making maternity services work for women and for staff must be a priority for the next Government, says RCM
Creativity and flexibility around maternity staffing and facilities that are fit for purpose must be a priority for the next Government, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as the country enters the last full week of General Election campaigning. ...![RCM comments on Panorama’s ‘Midwives under Pressure’ programme](/media/7257/mask-midwife.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779990000000)
RCM comments on Panorama’s ‘Midwives under Pressure’ programme
“The testimonies of the midwives, the women, and their families are heartbreaking and must be the catalyst for change. We have heard too many stories and read too many reports all raising the same red flags around staff shortages, lack of training ...‘Midwives need the time to care’ says the RCM as it calls for perinatal mental health support
The Royal College of Midwives is warning that vital perinatal mental health support is on the precipice, as it launches a new ‘roadmap’ to ensure women receive the support they need and to improve perinatal mental health care in the UK.![RCM responds to NMC report on midwifery and nursing](/media/6972/nmc-spotlight-report-cover.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543779960000000)
RCM responds to NMC report on midwifery and nursing
Today the Nursing and Midwifery Council have published a ‘Spotlight’ report on nursing and midwifery. The report found international professionals experiencing discrimination, inconsistent support for new recruits to the professions ...RCM welcomes focus on pregnancy loss
The Royal College of Midwives has today welcomed the enhanced support for those who have experienced pregnancy loss in England. The announcement comes as the Department for Health & Social Care responded to the independent pregnancy loss ...![We must act and work together to make maternity care safe says RCM](/media/6929/department-of-health-plaque.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779950000000)
We must act and work together to make maternity care safe says RCM
We owe it to all women and families to make sure they get safe and high-quality maternity care, and we must act together and quickly to make this a reality. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) commenting on the Government’s ...![RCM calls for more efforts to end discrimination in maternity and neonatal care](/media/6921/health-observatory-report-cover.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543779950000000)
RCM calls for more efforts to end discrimination in maternity and neonatal care
A ‘doubling down’ of effort is needed to improve maternity and neonatal care and outcomes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic women, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The RCM’s call follows a report from the NHS Race and Health Observatory ...![‘Worrying decline’ in number of experienced midwives in Wales say RCM](/media/6899/wales-state-of-maternity-services-report-cover-2023.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543779950000000)
‘Worrying decline’ in number of experienced midwives in Wales say RCM
There is an urgent need for a renewed focus on workforce and staffing levels for maternity services in Wales say the Royal College of Midwives (RCM ), as its latest report shows the number of experienced midwives in maternity services in Wales ...![Midwives give 100,000 hours of free labour to the NHS per week to keep England’s maternity services safe says RCM](/media/6865/flash-poll-report-cover.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543779950000000)