New Labour Guidance Resource for Women – Emma’s Diary

The RCM has developed a new section in Emma’s Diary Pregnancy Guide and Guide to Labour and Birth, with the aim of supporting conversations between midwives and the women in their care.

Outstanding models of district nursing: a joint project identifying what makes an outstanding district nursing service

This report, written in conjunction with the Royal College of Nursing, calls for urgent investment in district nursing, as new figures show the number of district nurses working in the NHS has dropped by almost 43 per cent in England in the past 10 years. It explores all the elements that need to be in place to support an outstanding district nursing service.

Strengthening health systems through nursing:Evidence from 14 European countries

This report explores the variations in structure and organisation of the nursing workforce across the different countries of Europe. As health systems shift radically in response to rising demand, the role of nurses becomes even more important. The report is part of a two-volume study on the contributions that nurses make to strengthening health systems. Its aim is to raise the profile of nursing within health policy and draw the attention of decision-makers.

Duty of care? The impact on midwives of NHS charging for maternity care

This is the first study to investigate the impact of the policy of charging ‘overseas visitors’ for NHS care on midwives’ practice or professional responsibilities. This study aimed to explore midwives’ experience of looking after women who had been charged, especially in relation to the impact of NHS charging on their professional practice