By RCM on 26 January 2018
‘Too little attention has been given to retaining midwives and nurses in the NHS, which has clearly resulted in more leaving than joining the profession’ say the Health Committee in their latest report published today (Friday January 26th) ...
By RCM on 06 February 2017
A combination of high birthrates, an ageing workforce and an increase in births to older mothers means the pressure on Scotland’s maternity services is growing.
By RCM on 06 February 2017
More births to older women and an ageing midwifery workforce spell problems for the future of Northern Ireland’s maternity services. This is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) launching its annual UK State of Maternity Services ...
By RCM on 05 December 2016
Midwifery staffing is the focus of two new publications from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). ‘Getting the Midwifery Workforce right’ and ‘RCM guidance on implementing the NICE safe staffing guideline on midwifery staffing in maternity ...
