on 09 December 2019
In Northern Ireland, nursing and midwifery vacancies have increased by 80% since 2017, with more than 2,900 jobs actively being recruited since October 2019.
on 02 December 2019
A paper, co-authored by a professor from the University of Birmingham, indicates that inducing low-risk pregnant women at 41 weeks gestation, instead of 42 weeks, reduces the risk to the baby’s life.
on 20 November 2019
The New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM) has said there is a shortage of community-based midwives in New Zealand, which is leading to a “fragmented” level of care.
on 28 October 2019
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has joined other royal colleges and homeless charities in a call for mandatory training in supporting homeless people.
on 11 October 2019
An award-winning app, developed by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its charity CW+, is being adopted by two more Local Maternity Systems.
on 07 October 2019
A study, led by researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), shows that delayed cord clamping of babies born prematurely may improve health outcomes and lower the risk of death.
on 26 September 2019
Almost half of student midwives have considered leaving their midwifery studies due to financial pressures and debt, according to the latest student midwife survey from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
on 12 September 2019
Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal has made a visit to South Lake Birth Centre in Barrow-in-Furness, following on from a visit to the maternity wing at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
on 05 September 2019
UK Government Chancellor Sajid Javid announced a multimillion pound package to train and retain NHS midwives and nurses as part of the latest Spending Round.
on 02 September 2019
A study by NHS Digital, which reveals reasons for sickness absence, shows NHS senior managers and managers cited stress, anxiety and depression as the main reason for sickness absences.