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13 blog posts
  • Group of men and women viewing viewing a document Catherine Barlow Catherine Barlow 15 Oct 2026

    Global health: An opportunity I never knew I had

    Reflecting on my experience working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships in Uganda, this blog explores how international collaboration, shared learning and nursing and midwifery leadership can strengthen maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for women and babies.

  • Andrea Stebbings Andrea Stebbings 6 Oct 2026

    Excellence, activism and belonging in rural maternity settings

    Rural and coastal communities are challenged in the current healthcare system. As nurses and midwives working in these areas the people we care for become woven into our own lives. This creates a unique form of accountability which should afford us opportunities to be activists.

  • ICM conference 2026 Angela Cartwright Angela Cartwright 29 Jun 2026

    The ICM Congress - Why More Midwives Matter

    A reflection of the RCN at the 34th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives, and how this relates to current challenges impacting UK maternity services.

  • Angela Cartwright Angela Cartwright 5 May 2026

    Why the future of midwifery depends on community, care and safe staffing

    Angela Cartwright, Chair of the RCN Midwifery Forum and an experienced midwife and public health leader, reflects on the enduring value of community midwifery and what “A Million More Midwives” must mean in practice.

  • Luke Evans Luke Evans 21 Apr 2026

    Considering applying for a forum steering committee? Read this first

    This blog will help Royal College of Nursing members understand forum steering committees and apply confidently, offering practical tips to stand out and contribute meaningfully to their specialty.

  • Angela Cartwright Angela Cartwright 1 Apr 2026

    Demystifying the coroner's court

    This blog features Angela's reflections on attending coroner's court to give evidence. Understanding the role of the coroner is any nurse or midwife could find themselves being asked to provide a written statement, or give evidence verbally to the coroner following a death.

  • Tori Heppell Tori Heppell 14 Oct 2025

    Baby Loss Awareness Week

    This blog looks at Baby Loss Awareness Week, an important time for nurses working in early pregnancy care & also for nurses working in areas that may care for women in early pregnancy. 

  • Catherine Barlow Catherine Barlow 5 Sep 2025

    Maternal Sepsis

    Maternal sepsis is a preventable but life threatening condition. Early recognition, rapid response and vigilant nursing and midwifery care saves lives. This blog explores its impact, and why it matters locally and globally.

  • Debra Holloway Debra Holloway 7 Aug 2025

    "It's just..."

    This blog looks at the language used around women's health. Using 'it's just...' to normalise them; consequently leading to delays in reporting, diagnosis and treatment.

  • Sana Gul Sana Gul 4 Aug 2025

    Midwifery matters: representing at RCN Congress

    This Blog highlights my experience of attending RCN Congress 2025 in Liverpool, as a voting member on behalf of RCN Midwifery Forum. 

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