Action urgently needed to eliminate disparities in maternal health
Expressing shock and sorrow at the unacceptable disparities and maternal outcomes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic women is not enough: we all must act. This is the call from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it launches Decolonising Midwifery Practice. The position statement sets out what is needed to support maternity services and […]
Consultation opened on job evaluation matching profiles for midwifery bands 7 and above
Earlier this year the RCM consulted on revisions to the job evaluation matching profile for midwifery – bands 4, 5 and 6. Now the NHS Job Evaluation Group is consulting on proposed revisions for midwifery – bands 7 and above. This follows calls from the RCM having highlighted that the current profiles haven’t been reviewed […]
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 […]
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust receives award for its outstanding triage service
The maternity assessment unit at the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for its maternity triage system. The Safety and Quality of Care award recognises an individual or team which has developed or led a specific project, change or innovation in practice with proven […]
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 […]
Medway Council midwifery team wins coveted award for its weight management programme initiative
A midwifery team from Medway Council has been presented with the Excellence in Midwifery for Public Health award for its work in delivering weight management programmes to pregnant women. The programme, dubbed the BumpClub, received the recognition for its work from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) during an annual awards ceremony, held in London […]
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, […]
Clinic wins award for multi-disciplinary approach to helping new mothers with substance misuse
The Nurture Clinic at the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Antrim has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for its collaborative approach to helping new mothers who are experiencing drug and alcohol misuse. The award is for a midwifery or maternity team that is able to demonstrate attributes […]
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 […]