Join us this year for Stormont parkrun/parkwalk on 11th May @ 09:30 for a joint celebration of International day of midwife and nurse 🌟
You can run walk or volunteer 🤗
Register here-> parkrun.org.uk/stormont/

Our second Rising Star award goes to Eimir Martin, Midwife, South West Acute Hospital. Eimir sadly passed away last year and we welcome Eimir’s family and Brenda McCabe, Lead Midwife, who accept Eimir’s award in her honour #WTStaffAwards24

The winners of the Improvement, Innovation and Involvement Award are the Autism Support Cafes and the Forget Me Not Bereavement Suite, South West Acute Hospital #WTStaffAwards24

What a workshop! Reflecting on our first Ethnic Diversity workshop. Check out photos and presentation from the day on nipec.hscni.net/staff-across-t… CNO Northern Ireland Linda Kelly, Registered Nurse Cathy McCusker RN Nurse Amanda EDI @jonahatos Jincy Labade deepthi roshan Nurse Amanda EDI @biji2273228678 Please share.

We love to support RCM branch events and hear what matters to members 💜 thanks to our activists for organising and for the treats #midwives #MSWs #midwifery

You can still check out our webinar on neurodiversity, led by the Student Midwife Forum, with neurodiverse people sharing their experiences in midwifery. Plus, an look at our Neurodiverse Acceptance Toolkit #midwifery #neurodiversity buff.ly/3TlmMmI

Today we met up with ⁦Royal College of Midwives 💙⁩ MSWs, midwives and activists at South West Acute hospital 💜 delighted to hear plans for International Day of the Midwife ⁦parkrun UK⁩ #caringforyou #makingadifference

⭐️🌟 Friends and colleagues, please share widely this very important research regarding EMDR and birth related trauma! 🌟⭐️

To our members in Northern Ireland: we want to hear from you! Keep track of your extra hours worked this week and participate in our snap poll launching on Monday 22 April. Let's highlight the need for fair pay and working conditions buff.ly/3xCysua @RCM_NI

A great programme for Band 7s. Places are available in Northern Ireland and London. Head to the link below for more information and to apply. Karen Murray RCM_NI Margaret Rogan shona solly Hannah McCauley Michelle Harrison Jen McKenna

Caroline Keown Chief Midwifery Officer is visiting Maternity Units throughout the province since taking up post to hear the views from staff. Caroline visited our Maternity Units in South West Acute Hospital last week accompanied by Lead Midwife at the Department of Health Maureen Ritchie

Our activists are the backbone of the RCM. Without these individuals who are willing to give their time & energies the RCM would struggle to provide a service at the point of need. Have you considered becoming an RCM activist? Contact your local branch for more information.

Free places for RCM members available for our RCM Conference in Liverpool! Join us in May for two unmissable days of inspirational speakers, sessions & networking. Speak to your local branch about funding for travel &/or accommodation.

Tickets here: buff.ly/491wPo6

Have you seen that we have a webinar on 2 May looking at sustainability and midwifery? We'll be celebrating the International Day of the Midwife and hearing from experts about the impact of midwifery on climate change. Join us! buff.ly/4cbKGcO

The RCM Awards are back for 2024, celebrating, rewarding and sharing the outstanding achievements in the midwifery profession across the UK since 2004. Enter now at buff.ly/3aLPBCT

i-Learn Module of the Month 💻

World Immunisation Week is 24 to 30 April to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Check out our i-Learn module of the month - COVID 19 vaccination in pregnancy 2024 update (10 minutes).

Always good to catch up with RCM members and activists! A great opportunity to hear what matters to members 💜 thanks for sharing time and thoughts #midwives #MSWs

Let’s talk hydration!

It's important for adults and children to keep hydrated throughout the day. Check out some of our hydration hacks and visit ChooseToLiveBetter.com for more tips and advice.

Have you booked your place for the Joint RCM/SANDS conference 2024? RCM_NI look forward to welcoming you to the conference with chance to hear from service users and professionals. rcm.org.uk/rcm-events/202…

Proud of our team #TeamSouth Southern Trust Katrina McCullough DK ShivaunMcK @BirthAtHome MariaGarvey Jennifer McKenna Wendy Clarke