on 27 November 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has presented findings on the UK's largest early years study which found 70% of parents felt judged by others.
on 19 November 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has launched an NHS pay campaign urging the UK government to deliver a decent deal for midwives and other NHS staff.
on 17 November 2020
The Pure Foundation Fund has been launched by WaterWipes®, a bursary scheme that aims to recognise midwives and allied health professionals in the UK and Ireland.
on 12 November 2020
14 health unions, including the Royal College of Midwives, have written to the UK Government asking for a pay rise for midwives and other NHS staff by Christmas.
on 10 November 2020
Health Education England (HEE) have appointed four Regional Heads of Nursing and Midwifery across the country to support the government’s ambition of recruiting 50,000 more nurses and midwives.
on 04 November 2020
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are starting a trial across 80 hospitals in Africa and Asia which aims to reduce severe bleeding after birth leading to a reduction in maternal deaths.
on 02 November 2020
Research by Tommy’s has found that mothers are 2-4 times more at risk of stillbirth if they are experiencing deprivation, unemployment, stress and domestic abuse during pregnancy.
on 19 October 2020
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Maternity Care report has been published, citing that 1 in 4 maternity services required improvement.