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New RCM guide offers practical solutions to maternity safety crisis

New RCM guide offers practical solutions to maternity safety crisis

By New RCM guide offers practical solutions to maternity safety crisis on 28 May 2024 The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging politicians and the incoming Government to tackle maternity safety head-on in its new pre-election How to Fix guide.   Breaking down barriers between staff groups by strengthening multidisciplinary ...
RCM comments on Panorama’s ‘Midwives under Pressure’ programme
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RCM comments on Panorama’s ‘Midwives under Pressure’ programme

on 29 January 2024 “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 give 100,000 hours of free labour to the NHS per week to keep England’s maternity services safe says RCM
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Midwives give 100,000 hours of free labour to the NHS per week to keep England’s maternity services safe says RCM

on 16 June 2023 A survey from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has revealed that midwives across England work around 100,000* extra unpaid hours a week to keep maternity services safe. That’s the message from an RCM survey of its members across England. ...
Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as Yorkshire & Humber maternity staff cite safety worries
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Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as Yorkshire & Humber maternity staff cite safety worries

on 16 June 2023 Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in the Yorkshire & Humber region have told the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), they have concerns about the safe staffing of maternity services. In a survey published today by the RCM, 90% of midwives ...
Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as East of England maternity staff cite safety worries
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Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as East of England maternity staff cite safety worries  

on 16 June 2023 Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in the East of England region have told the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), they have significant concerns about the safe staffing of maternity services. In a survey published today by the RCM, ...
Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as Midlands midwives work for free to prop up services
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Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as Midlands midwives work for free to prop up services

on 16 June 2023 Midwives and maternity support workers are working way beyond their contractual hours – without pay – to keep Midlands maternity services running. A new survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) found that more than nine out of 10 (91.9%) ...
We must have a strategy to fix Northern Ireland’s growing maternity crisis, says RCM   
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We must have a strategy to fix Northern Ireland’s growing maternity crisis, says RCM  

on 30 May 2023 The need for a maternity strategy in Northern Ireland has gone beyond urgent and is now critical says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The RCM’s warning comes as it publishes a report on Northern Ireland’s maternity services which is being ...
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Poor access to fluids on maternity units is affecting maternity staff health says RCM

on 09 August 2021 With summer temperatures and maternity staff still required to wear more personal protective equipment (PPE) than before the pandemic, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling for common sense from NHS Trusts and Boards around access ...
Time lessons are learned, and mistakes not repeated says RCM as its launches new safety series
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Time lessons are learned, and mistakes not repeated says RCM as its launches new safety series

on 24 May 2021 'Learning lessons from both failed and successful maternity services is crucial to ensure mistakes are not repeated and good practice is shared'. That is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it launches the first installment ...
Invest in Scottish maternity to tackle deprivation says RCM in message to next government
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Invest in Scottish maternity to tackle deprivation says RCM in message to next government

on 20 April 2021 Tackling Scotland’s social deprivation and inequalities by investing in maternity services and staff must be at the heart of the next government’s policy. This is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in a Blueprint for maternity ...
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