Maternity safety improvements must take priority, says CQC report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report on safety, equity and engagement in maternity services that highlights the need for maternity safety improvements to be prioritised.31-40 of 135 result(s)
UK study on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women launched
A UK-based study looking into the behaviours of COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnant women has been launched.
New maternity strategy for Northern Ireland is needed, says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling for a new maternity strategy to be established in Northern Ireland after the previous strategy ended three years ago.
The State of the World’s Midwifery Report 2021 published to mark IDM
The SoWMy report presents findings on the maternity care workforce of 194 countries showing progress and trends since the 2011 edition of the report. It also identifies the barriers and challenges when it comes to advancing maternity and midwifery ...
Demand for midwifery-led births in Alberta, Canada, increased in 2020
The Alberta Association of Midwives has seen an increase in midwifery-led births in 2020, and a spike in women choosing homebirths compared to 2019.
UAE launches strategy to encourage more people to join the midwifery profession
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) health ministry has launched the ‘National Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery – Roadmap for 2025’ encouraging more people to get involved in the professions, promoting academic programmes, and increase the ...
Pregnant women will be offered COVID-19 vaccinations in the UK
The Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced that pregnant women will be offered the COVID-19 vaccination in the UK.
RCM members to have their say on pay in Scotland through consultation
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members in Scotland are being encouraged to have their say on pay as part of the union’s official consultation on the offer of a 4% pay rise for NHS midwives and other staff.
Visas extended for midwives in the UK, Government announces
The UK government has announced that visas for midwives and other frontline health workers, and their dependents, have been extended for free for one year.
NHS England maternal mental health support hubs for new and expectant mothers to open
Maternal mental health support hubs will be opened by NHS England to support new, bereaved, and expectant mothers across the country.