Voice of a… midwifery clinical research manager
Sarah-Jayne Ambler at Medway NHS Foundation Trust was involved in a pilot of resources to improve maternity care for parents with learning disabilities I undertook a feasibility study for The Together Project, led by Dr Anna Cox at the University of Surrey. Through engagement with parents with learning disabilities, Anna had developed educational materials and tools for […]
Caring for You – Parklife
Spending time in nature and being physically active has been shown to improve mental wellbeing. Now that spring is finally here, it’s the perfect time, says the RCM’s Kerry Harkin According to NHS Charities Together “among the top health benefits people reported from getting outdoors were improved mood (75%), immune benefits (36%), sleeping more soundly (28%) […]
Talking point – A different view
Neurodivergence encompasses a diverse, unique range of strengths and challenges among individuals, which defies any notion of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyscalculia and dyslexia are just a few examples This highlights the importance of recognising each person’s individual needs and capabilities, rather than assuming uniformity in how people think, learn and […]
Tailor made
Over the years, maternity services have rightly placed more emphasis on an ability to serve a diverse community in its entirety. That means understanding the needs of the local community, says Sumayyah Bilal Nationally published data, from sources such as MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK), has […]
What does an activist do?
1 What does ‘activist’ mean? An activist is a generic term for any member who holds an elected role at a local level. This includes the statutory roles of workplace steward, health and safety representative and learning representative. 2 activist roles in the branch In addition to workplace activists, there are roles within the branch […]
The RCM: by your side
The RCM is always striving to improve the working lives of its members, to amplify members’ voices and to build communities for a stronger, happier midwifery workforce – but what does that mean for you? When developing its new strategy, the RCM was determined for it to be more than just a glossy publication. It […]