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Maternity & Midwifery Forum

What do the Health Improvement Scotland Maternity Care Standards mean to Midwives in Scotland?

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Last week the new Maternity Care Standards were published by Health Improvement Scotland. These are to be used to establish appropriate care in all settings across Scotland. Jaki Lambert, Director of RCM Scotland explains how they came about, explores what they are and highlights potential challenges What do the Health......
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The impact of language in pregnancy loss care: supporting healthcare professionals to navigate communicative challenges

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Since 2023, researchers at University College London have been investigating the language used in UK healthcare settings in caring for those who experience pregnancy loss. In this article, Dr Beth Malory Lecturer in English Linguistics at University College London, Founder of the Reproductive & Sexual Health Communication Alliance and Dr......
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A timely gathering for a changing maternity landscape: Join the All-Ireland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026

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At a time when maternity services across Ireland and the UK are facing unprecedented challenge and transformation, opportunities to come together, reflect, and share best practice have never been more important. On Tuesday 14 April 2026, the All-Ireland Maternity & Midwifery Festival arrives in Dublin, bringing with it a powerful......
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Fletchers launches maternity training grants to support midwives and maternity professionals

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Midwives, obstetricians and other maternity and neonatal professionals across the UK are being invited to apply for a new training grant programme designed to support professional development and learning in maternity care. Fletchers Solicitors explain how to apply for the Fletchers Maternity Training Grants Programme. Fletchers Solicitors has launched the......
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