Discussing the RSV vaccine and other vaccinations during pregnancy
As new data is published on the uptake of the RSV vaccine among pregnant women, Clare Livingstone the RCM’s Professional Advisor for Policy and Public Health looks at the role midwives are playing in the rollout of this vaccine Midwives play a vital role in public health, providing care for women, their babies and families. When it comes […]
‘Value midwives to keep them in midwifery’ says RCM as its responds to NMC report
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says ‘it’s disappointed, but not surprised’ that the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC’s) annual data report has revealed that compared to nurses’ midwives are less likely to recommend their career choice. Concerns over staffing shortages and the impact they have on the delivery of good quality care were also […]