Progression of parents in NHS medical and nursing careers
This report examines how the length of parental leave and rates of progression after having children vary by specialty, gender and other staff characteristics among doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives in the English NHS. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lack of staff forced four in ten NHS maternity units to turn away expectant mothers last year
Women were unable to give birth at the maternity unit or birth centre closest to their home or with midwives they wanted. Experts warn this could have been detrimental to mothers and babies. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Call the Midwife Season 12 Trailer
Check out the new Call the Midwife Season 12 Trailer! ► Learn more: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/call_the_midwife/?cmp=RTTV_YouTube_Desc Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to be notified of all the best TV trailers and clips: http://bit.ly/2qTF6ZY US Air Date: March 19, 2023…#callmidwifeseason12 #usairdate #helengeorge #leonieelliott #jennyagutter #network #pbs #nonnatushouse #sisterveronica #poplar (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kenya: 'Midwives Are the Bridge' - Educator Duncan Shikuku On Helping Maternal Health Providers Ease Women's Fears and Save Lives
[UNFPA] Midwifery educator Duncan Shikuku will never forget the day in 2011 when a new mother was rushed into the hospital where he worked, carried by her family. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Health unions to consider invite from government to enter formal pay talks through NHS staff council
Commenting on the invitation received today (Thursday) from the government for health unions to attend formal pay talks, chair of the union group on the NHS staff council and UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“Health unions will need to clarify the basis upon which talks can get underway through the NHS staff council.
“This includes understanding the status of the unilateral talks that have taken place with the Royal College of Nursing.”
Secretary of the NHS group of unions and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy assistant director of employment relations Elaine Sparkes said: “Once the ...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - March 2, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Lucy Shaddock Tags: News Press release nhs pay nhs strikes Put NHS pay right Source Type: news
“Midwives are the bridge”: Educator Duncan Shikuku on helping maternal health providers ease women’s fears and save lives
NAIROBI, Kenya– Midwifery educator Duncan Shikuku will never forget the day in 2011 when a new mother was rushed into the hospital where he worked, carried by her family. (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - March 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
NMC says providers have ‘ responsibility ’ to support staff after health watchdog concerns
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has said the care providers have a ‘responsibility’ to support staff after a health watchdog found staff are experiencing significant distress in the workplace. According to the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), NHS staff ‘cried or displayed extreme emotion’ when talking about their work environment during interviews for its investigation into... Read moreThe post NMC says providers have ‘responsibility’ to support staff after health watchdog concerns appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Mental health NHS crisis Staffing Workforce Source Type: news
Midwifery students witnessing violence during labour and birth and their attitudes towards supporting normal labour: a cross-sectional survey - Schoene BEF, Oblasser C, Stoll K, Gross MM.
A growing body of scientific evidence followed by clinical recommendations illustrates that a physiological birth embedded into a positive birth experience is crucial (WHO, 2016, 2018). At the same time, evidence of disrespect, mistreatment, and abuse of c... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
Solo pay talks could have serious consequences for the NHS
The government’s failure to hold pay talks with every organisation representing striking NHS workers in England is unacceptable, ill-considered, and has potentially perilous consequences, health unions warn today (Monday).
The chair and secretary of the union side of the NHS staff council have written to Steve Barclay on behalf of health unions, raising concerns about the government’s handling of the pay dispute.
The group of 13 unions includes four – UNISON, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, GMB and Unite – that are currently involved in industrial action over NHS pay, staffing and patient care.
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Source: UNISON Health care news - February 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Authors: Fatima Ayad Tags: News Press release nhs pay Sara Gorton Source Type: news
Hospitals suspend use of gas and air for pregnant mums due to nitrous oxide fears
The Royal College of Midwives blames poor ventilation in many rundown maternity units it describes as 'not fit for purpose'. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wishbone device that treat injuries to mothers in childbirth could be rolled out in NHS nationwide
A flexible plastic 'wishbone' could spare women from debilitating complications many suffer during childbirth. The device gives midwives a clear view of any pelvic tissue that may be damaged. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genetic test for newborns to prevent deafness from antibiotic use
A genetic test for newborns which can determine whether a baby is vulnerable to deafness if treated with the commonly used antibiotic gentamicin has been conditionally recommended for use by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) within the NHS. The test is performed by undertaking a cheek swab on critically ill babies.... Read moreThe post Genetic test for newborns to prevent deafness from antibiotic use appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Paediatrics Antibiotics deafness gentamicin Midwifery Source Type: news
Scotland launches expert taskforce to tackle nurse retention
An expert nursing and midwifery taskforce has been launched by the Scottish Government in the hope of improving working conditions to boost nurse retention and expand the workforce. The Scottish Government announced today the forming of an expert group chaired by Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf alongside academics and representatives from the Royal College of... Read moreThe post Scotland launches expert taskforce to tackle nurse retention appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCM opens consultation on Welsh NHS pay offer
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has announced that it will begin consulting its members on the Welsh Government’s NHS pay offer from today. The consultation, which the RCM opened for members online and will run until 27 February, will ask members for their view on whether the union and trade body should accept or... Read moreThe post RCM opens consultation on Welsh NHS pay offer appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Real-life cupid! February-born baby has a perfect heart-shaped birth mark on her tummy
Jayne Welch, from Stoke on Trent, said midwives 'couldn't believe it' when they spotted the perfectly symmetrical heart on Jorgia's left side shortly after she was born last February. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
