Report shows racial disparities remain in maternity care for Black and Asian pregnant women
A report into racial disparities in maternity care by Birthrights shows Black and Asian women are still being ignored or not believed when talking about their pregnancy and care. It shows they are also facing racism from caregivers, less choice in their care and have experienced coercion in maternity services. The report recommends that more […]
NMC annual data report shows an increase in midwives leaving the register
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) annual data report shows that there has been an increase in the number of midwives leaving the register. Compared to March 2021, the number of midwives leaving the register increased by approximately 10 per cent in March 2022. The number of dual registrants (nurse and midwife) leaving the register […]
Report sets out vision for safe, effective and accessible medicines for pregnant women
A report produced by the University of Birmingham lays out a road map of providing safe, effective and accessible medicine to pregnant women. The report ‘The Healthy Mum, Healthy Baby, Healthy Future: The Case for UK Leadership in the Development of Safe, Effective and Accessible Medicines for Use in Pregnancy’ was launched in the House […]
RCM survey highlights pressures experienced by Midwives in Scotland
The RCM Scottish Survey Report 2022 has found significant challenges midwives in Scotland are facing, sparking concerns about safety in maternity services. RCM members in Scotland were invited to take part in the survey which found safety, low staffing and stress some of the biggest issues among members. The survey results found that 88% of […]
Iolanthe Midwifery Trust Awards 2022 winners announced
The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust has announced the winners of the Iolanthe Awards 2022. The winners were announced to coincide with International Day of the Midwife. Iolanthe Midwifery Trust Patron, Baroness Cumberlege, said: “I am invited to take on positions, particularly as Patron, of a number of charities. Several I refuse but Iolanthe is one I […]
MuM-PreDICT Delphi Survey: Core outcome set for studies of pregnant women with two or more long-term health conditions
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are now accepting participants for their Delphi Survey on core outcome sets for studies of pregnant women with two or more long-term health conditions. The survey is part of the Multimorbidity and pregnancy: determinants, clusters, consequences, and trajectories MuM-PreDICT research group. As well as pregnant women, researchers would like […]
Over 1,000 health professionals join NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has seen over 1,000 health professionals taking their first steps into research by signing up to the Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme. The Associate PI Scheme was first developed to surgical trainees in the West Midlands in 2018. Since then, the scheme is now available as […]