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Country news: Scotland
News and updates from RCM Scotland by director Mary Ross-Davie (Midwives Autumn 2018).![](/media/2081/alice-sorby.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116480000000)
On employment: understanding your pay
NHS pay in England has been back in the media again over the past few weeks, so I want to use my column to look at the agreement again and hopefully clarify a few things for you.![](/media/3062/p12_istock-486623794.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131946229500000000)
The big story: streamlining critical care
New evidence-based guidelines and a joined-up approach will improve the care of pregnant women who require treatment from acute and critical care services.![](/media/3064/p17_stuart_bonar.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131946255610000000)
On politics: status confirmed?
The RCM has been pushing for a fair deal for midwives and MSWs who have come to the UK.![](/media/3065/p71_books.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131946265720000000)
Boys born with undescended testicles more likely to develop cancer
Boys with undescended testes have 2.4 times the risk of adult testicular cancer compared to unaffected boys, according to new research.![](/media/2004/depression250x200.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116460000000)
Maternal depression linked to babies’ brain development
Women with depression and anxiety during pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with altered brain development, a study suggests.![Scotland graphic](/media/1969/p55_scotland.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116440000000)
Tiny rise predicted for Scotland’s midwifery and nursing workforce
Midwife and nurse numbers are projected to rise by less than 0.01% over the next year, according to figures released by the Scottish Government.![Maternity sign](/media/1971/web_maternity_sign_shutterstock_772762654.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Maternity unit closures highlighted in new data
New research published today (28 August) shows that nearly half of England’s maternity units closed to new mothers at some point in 2017.![Wales flag](/media/1972/wales180x142.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Have your say on NHS Wales pay
The pay consultation for NHS Wales is still open and RCM members are invited to accept or reject the proposal via a consultation.![Helicopter Image](/media/1974/web_helicopter_istock-485559840.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)