Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 28/05/2008
Members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have overwhelmingly rejected the 3 year pay deal negotiated by Unison, RCN, the DH and NHS Employers. RCM members expressed strong support for the 2.75% one year pay deal recommended by the National Health Service Pay Review Body.
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 23/05/2008
One of the country's leading midwives, Professor Cathy Warwick CBE, has been appointed as the next General Secretary of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). She will succeed Dame Karlene Davis who retires in October this year.
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 22/05/2008
Commenting on the release today of the North East Strategic Health Authority's "Our Vision, Our future NHS North East's Regional Report" Susanna Cafferty, North West Regional Officer for the Royal College of Midwives, said: "I am glad to see that the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) is committed to tackling health inequalities such as obesity, smoking, teenage pregnancy and breastfeeding and are...
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 20/05/2008
Commenting on the release today of the North West, Strategic Health Authority's "Healthier Horizons for the North West Better Care, Better Health, Better Life", Mary Rooney, North West Regional Officer for the Royal College of Midwives, said: "I am glad to see that the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) has embraced a vision of engaging with the public and with women to empower people to be involved...
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 20/05/2008
Responding to the announcement today by Health Minister Edwina Hart, that Gwent NHS Trust maternity services are to be put under special measures, Helen Rogers, Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Director for Wales, said: "We welcome the minister's actions to put Gwent Trust's maternity services on special measures. It is indicative of the depth of the problems there that such action is needed."
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 20/05/2008
Commenting on the release today of the North West, Strategic Health Authority's "Healthier Horizons for the North West Better Care, Better Health, Better Life", Mary Rooney, North West Regional Officer for the Royal College of Midwives, said: "I am glad to see that the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) has embraced a vision of engaging with the public and with women to empower people to be involved...
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 19/05/2008
Commenting on the release today of the South Central, Strategic Health Authority Vision Document, Judy Slessar, South Central Regional Officer for the Royal College of Midwives, said: "I am glad to see that the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) acknowledges the impact of the increasing birth-rate and complexity of births on the quality of care that women and babies in the area receive. It is very welcome...
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 12/05/2008
Community Midwives in Gwent are appealing to health minister Edwina Hart to step in over a staffing dispute with Gwent Health Care Trust. The midwives - supported by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) - are calling for an extra sixteen full time midwives at the Trust to ensure a good standard of care for women and babies. The midwives and the RCM were originally asking for thirty-one extra staff.
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 06/05/2008
Liz Stephens, a passionate advocate and activist for midwives, mothers and babies, is the new president of the Royal College of Midwives. Ms. Stephens, a consultant/ caseload midwife, has more than 30 years experience in the NHS. Throughout her career, Ms. Stephens has continued in clinical practice and is an active midwifery practioner.
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 06/05/2008
Two new surveys of midwives and new mothers by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) show that women are being short-changed on vital public health services and advice because of midwifery shortages. The surveys published during Midwifery Week 2008 - show that women are not getting the level and quality of service needed in areas such as smoking cessation, breastfeeding and alcohol intake and obesity....
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 04/05/2008
More than 90 percent of final year midwifery students are struggling to find a job, a new survey published today by the Royal College of Midwives reveals. The survey also showed that 58 percent of midwifery students were concerned about getting a job. The survey comes as the midwifery profession is moving into a new era as an all graduate profession.
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 04/05/2008
More than ninety percent of final year midwifery students are struggling to find a job, a new survey published today by the Royal College of Midwives reveals. The survey also showed that 58 percent of midwifery students were concerned about getting a job. The survey comes as the midwifery profession is moving into a new era as an all graduate profession. The RCM UK Board for Scotland Director Gillian...
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 23/04/2008
In a meeting today, The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) governing council voted to recommend to RCM members that they reject the Government's three year pay offer for midwives. The Council has authorised the College to consult with its members on the offer.
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 16/04/2008
David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive has written to NHS stakeholders outlining the current situation on the proposed NHS pay deal. In the letter he says: "If the proposed agreement is not accepted by union members, the Government reserves the right to review its response to the NHS PRB (Pay Review Body) recommendations and decide whether to accept, stage or abate them in the context of a one year settlement.'...
Royal College of Midwives (Free subscription) | 13/04/2008
Responding to the release today (14th April) of the Fatherhood Institute's report "The Dad Deficit: The Missing Piece of the Maternity Jigsaw" and its 12-point action plan, Janet Fyle, professional policy advisor, of the Royal College of Midwives, said: "Midwives are women's advocates. They will continue to serve and promote the interests of mothers and babies so that women have a positive outcome...
