By RCM on 31 May 2018
In light of the result of the abortion referendum in the Republic of Ireland, woman in Northern Ireland now endure one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe.
By RCM on 15 May 2018
A long term strategy for Northern Ireland’s health and social care workforce has been launched today (Monday 14th May) by the by the Department of Health alongside details of new staffing-related investment.
By RCM on 24 November 2017
In Wednesday's Budget the Chancellor pledged to fund the recommendations on NHS pay that the NHS Pay Review Body will make for midwives and other NHS staff and also committed additional funds for the NHS in England.
By RCM on 07 September 2017
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called on the Department of Health in Northern Ireland to issue clear guidance on abortion referrals for midwives and other healthcare professionals.
By RCM on 14 June 2017
Today the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published its State of Child Health – Northern Ireland report. The report brings together data for the first time on 25 measures of child health including risk factors such as obesity ...
By RCM on 25 April 2017
All of Northern Ireland’s maternity services have now signed up to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Caring for You Charter. This makes it the first UK country to have a 100% sign-up.
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 ...
