The RCM says no time to waste as Scottish Government launches national review into maternity services
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said there is no time to waste, following the Scottish Government’s announcement of a new national review into maternity care. The RCM has previously expressed concern that reviews and investigations risk halting progress and improvement. The College said any such review must lead to urgent action as any […]
Royal College of Midwives warns against further delay as Cabinet Secretary announces new maternity and neonatal taskforce
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today warned against any further delay in addressing the challenges faced by maternity services in Scotland. The call comes as the Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, Neil Gray, announced the establishment of a new Scottish Maternity & Neonatal Taskforce, following the publication of the Health Improvement […]
Something to SMiLe about?
In two weeks, the midwifery community will come together in Edinburgh for this year’s SMiLe – Scottish Midwifery Leadership – conference. To be honest, though, it doesn’t feel like there’s much to smile about. Understaffing, underinvestment, and under the cosh – that’s probably a fair summary of maternity services and midwifery education in Scotland right […]
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