NHS Tayside maternity service signs RCM Caring for You Charter

By RCM on 22 March 2017 Caring For You campaign

NHS Tayside has joined the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) campaign to support midwives and maternity colleagues with their health, safety and wellbeing. The Board’s maternity service has signed the RCM’s Caring for You Charter which aims to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of maternity staff. The Charter supports and enables staff to continue providing the highest levels of maternity care for women and their families across Tayside.

Justine Craig, Head of Midwifery with NHS Tayside said, “The health and wellbeing of our staff is of paramount importance which is why we are supporting the RCM’s ‘Caring for You’ campaign.

Jackie Mitchell, the Royal College of Midwives national Officer in Scotland, said “I am delighted that the Board has signed the Charter. They have a committed team of midwives and maternity support workers, led by an enthusiastic head of midwifery committed to the welfare of her staff. This is a very positive move and I welcome their commitment to staff and the people they care for.”

When signing the Charter, organisations are committing to five key principles including working in partnership with health and safety and occupational health teams to support maternity colleagues. There is also a strong focus on promoting a positive and nurturing working environment and culture for maternity staff with a zero tolerance policy towards bullying behaviour and ensuring flexible working patterns are available.

For a picture of the Charter signing contact the RCM Press Office on 020 7312 3456, or email pressofficer@rcm.org.uk. To contact NHS Tayside call Gaynyr Dickson NHS Tayside Communication  on 01382 424716.

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The RCM is the only trade union and professional association dedicated to serving midwifery and the whole midwifery team. It provides workplace advice and support, professional and clinical guidance and information, and learning opportunities with a broad range of events, conferences and online resources. For more information visit the RCM website at www.rcm.org.uk.