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Helping to shape the future of midwifery research 

Ana Correia
The RCM has been undergoing a project to establish the research priorities for midwifery practice and maternity care in the UK. Jenny Cunningham and Dr Jude Field, RCM Research Advisors, explain the project and reveal the top 10 priorities and the strategy for embedding these going forward. _________________________________________________ The UK’s......
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Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 – Call for Papers and Awards

Paul
The free to attend, Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 returns to Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday 23 September. There is still time to submit a paper for consideration for inclusion in the conference programme, and also submit an award nomination to recognise and celebrate the excellence,......
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Embracing Digital Transformation in Midwifery 

Ana Correia
The world of healthcare practice is constantly evolving in the current digital age. Midwife and Digital Clinical Facilitator at Northampton General Hospital, Hauwa Hamza, points to the need for more midwives to be digitally literate and face the changes head on for the benefit of women and babies.   _________________________________________________ At......
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Are we really rolling back on commitments to maternity safety?  

Ana Correia
Last week the UK Secretary of State for Health announced significant cuts to the ring-fenced maternity safety budget to redistribute money to local Integrated Care Boards. Naomi Delap, Director, Birth Companions, shares concerns about the move and the potential impacts on those facing disadvantage and inequity.   _________________________________________________ We’re in a......