The Ockenden Review has drawn a direct correlation between staff shortages and safety shortcomings. @Seanjosullivan, the RCM’s Head of Health & Social Policy, explains why warm words from the current Health Secretary are meaningless without swift action buff.ly/3LQtufh

Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt Hon DSci Yes, currently writing the second infographic for the latest 15 IEAs, here is the first one we developed which is up in all our clinical areas, there is lots of work to be done

Whether you have given birth at home, a birth centre or a obstetric led unit, your midwives will: • Perform several checks on you • arrange any medication you may need • check how well your baby is feeding and talk through the things you in the postpartum period.

Happy International Day of the Midwife to all of our midwifery colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney, the East of England and the UK- from your Norfolk and Waveney LMNS team! #IDM2022 #LMNS

Congratulations and well done to the members of Norfolk and Waveney LMNS team who completed the Norfolk inflatable 5k today! #teamwork #teambonding

So proud to be part of this fantastic team ⭐️

What have we achieved so far? Have a look below at some of Norfolk and Waveney LMNS's biggest successes to date! #NandWLMNS #success #improvement #transformation

Today our Public Health MW Kiya Rothman RM (she/her) and Maternal Health Supporter Harriet are at the Norfolk Royal Show representing Norfolk and Waveney ICS and LMNS- if you’re there today say hi! #nandwlmns #networking #representing

Our Public Health Midwife Kiya Rothman RM (she/her) and Better Births Midwife Lydia Gerrie attended the Equity and Equality Conference in Bury St Edmunds, which focused on sharing best practices. It was a truly inspiring day, with passionate speakers and fantastic networking opportunity!

Our wonderful LMNS Team arranged a secret BBQ to surprise Nicola Lovett with the #CavellStarAward and the grey skies didn’t stop the celebrations! #LeadershipAward

We are very sad to hear of the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Our condolences are with the Royal family at this time. RIP 🤍

Some of our LMNS Team began a Leadership Course today- exploring how we make strategy a reality with service users & staff. We recognise the value of our staff; the commitments, professionalism & passion but the importance of developing training & succession planning #Leadership

Debbie Garrod Finally, Public Health Midwife @kiya_rothman explores how the digital transformation may risk marginalising people who do not have digital access or skills. Can maternity services help to close the digital divide? /7 👉 all4maternity.com/widening-digit…

Today, midwives gather from over 130 countries to celebrate, educated and empower each other. The sense of togetherness and commitment to reproductive/ maternal rights is so powerful #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali #TogetherAgain

“There is a gender trifecta, which is why midwifery is so profoundly underpaid. The people who are providing the care and the people who are receiving the care are so deeply affected by gender. And also, the healthcare in midwifery itself is inherently connected to gender.”

Day 2 at the #icm2023 conference in Bali. A fantastic first plenary session spotlighting the work of midwives and other activists who have fought and won the right to better pay and working conditions for their profession.

Quote of the day: “Midwifery is the most sustainable model of maternity care, trapped in unsustainable healthcare services” #ICM2023 #midwivessavelives #midwife #midwiferycare

Starting now! Plenary Session #2 “The last healthcare professionals standing – an exploration of the role of midwives in humanitarian and fragile settings” will feature María Florencia Francisconi, UNFPA Executive Director, Jeffthanie Mathurin & Vira Tselyk! #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali

“Midwives often face mental strain and psychological burnout from working in these conflict settings outside of their usual scope of practice. We need adequate support.” Flor Francisconi outgoing ICM Board Member, on the mental health of midwives in crisis. #ICM2023

1st session of day 3 #ICM2023 courageous & bold challenges, key messages: restful maternity care, Indigenous pregnant women are disproportionately impacted by illnesses & diseases & experience racism. Is action to meet the SDGs is advancing at the speed or scale required??