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RCM statement on the death of midwife Lynsay Coventry
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Lynsay Coventry, a midwife at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. Lynsay had tested positive for Covid-19 and died on Thursday [2 April].RCM welcomes new guidance on PPE for NHS staff
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today welcomed the publication of new UK-wide guidance about the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by NHS staff who are likely to come into contact with people infected by the coronavirus. The ...Government must include NHS midwives in emergency visa extension plan says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is today calling on the Government to extend the visas of NHS midwives from overseas who are in the UK on a work visa, after similar visas were automatically extended for doctors, nurses and paramedics as part ...Protection is more than just PPE – RCM calls on NHS employers to offer proper training and support to those working in maternity services
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is today calling on NHS Trusts and Boards to provide better support to maternity staff after a survey revealed that nearly a third of midwives had received no advice or training they need to care for women with ...RCM welcomes announcement from Government on payment for bereaved families of NHS workers
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says that today’s announcement by the Government on an additional death in service payment for all NHS workers is ‘real recognition of the risk RCM members and all other frontline NHS staff face during this ...RCM pleased that Government listened to calls on visa extensions for midwives
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the Government’s decision to include midwives and social workers in the group of healthcare workers entitled to automatic visa extensions having initially excluded them.New RCM survey reveals more than half of midwives do not feel safe carrying out home visits
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says it is concerned for its members’ safety following a survey which found that over half of midwives do not feel safe carrying out home visits. Almost all of those who felt unsafe – a staggering 99% - cited fears ...![](/media/2895/caring-for-you-logo.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131919514670000000)
Midwives’ mental health hit by pandemic
As the UK focusses on emotional wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week, midwives say their mental health is being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) shows over half (57 per cent) ...![](/media/3962/rcm-awards-2020-new.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778780000000)