Inequity for diverse groups in maternity services is known to have a major impact. Ineffective communication is often cited as reasons for poor care. Aiming to improve communication Helen Rose, Alisha Doherty and Maryam Ghorbani, Student Midwives, Directors of Integrated Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
We would like to celebrate and honour Emerita Professor of Midwifery at Cardiff University and Visiting Professor at Surrey University and University of Technology Sydney, Australia for her life-time contribution to the midwifery profession. __________________________________________________ At the Wales and South West Maternity Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
It is important to recognise and support the needs of all who access the maternity services. Dr Aimee Grant, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translational Research (LIFT) , Swansea University, shares ways midwives can make a difference Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
Would you like to take part in an international research project? Jeni Stevens, midwifery lecturer from Western Sydney University, Australia, invites participants for a project on Breastmilk substitute marketing. ______________________________________________________ Do you live in the UK, USA, Canada or Australia? If so, Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
Recent reports are pointing to more midwives leaving in the UK. Leah Hazard, midwife and author, reflects on the reasons for those exiting in the 46-55 age group and points to her personal history as a potential reason. ______________________________________________________ The RCM’s recent Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
Something more fundamental is holding back women’s equality at work than the treatment of pay alone. What are the barriers to resolving the gender pay gap? What other changes are needed to reform the outcomes? Contrary to expectations that the introduction of Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
In the latest programme from the Education Studio we explore Financial Stress & Restructuring in Higher Education. Four leading higher education experts in the fields of policy, legal powers, financial strategy and college restructuring provide key pointers for senior university finance, legal, Read this article in full on The Education Studio
If you are a woman who is interested in taking the next step to become a candidate either locally or nationally, or who is interested in a career in public life this live streamed event is a must watch! Date: Wednesday Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
Every conversation today seems to be about the disruptive forces reshaping our lives, habits and careers – the high street vs Amazon, skilled workers vs robots, artificial intelligence vs human insight. Disruption comes from every angle and the Higher Education sector Read this article in full on The Education Studio
Last Tuesday I attended a conference looking at the first year of UK Gender Pay Gap reporting, appraising it’s ‘success’ and looking ahead at what’s next. Nick Bishop, Head of Corporate Strategy, Golin, summed up THE business story of the Read this article in full on The Equality Hub