Sophie Russell
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Head of Midwifery at LGT, President of the Royal College of Midwives. Views my own.
London, England
Joined April 2009
1/3 This is absolutely shocking and will have a devastating impact on maternal and neonatal mortality. Afghanistan has very high maternal (620 per 100,000) and neonatal mortality rates (43 per 1000). Contributed by a critical shortage of midwives
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RT @DrTedros: For decades, @WHO has worked with countries to #EndMalaria—45 countries and 1 territory have been successful so far! Hope to…
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Really great opportunity to be involved in prioritising research in maternity services. Given the long standing under investment in maternity compared to other specialities this is a vital step to addressing this imbalance.
The second of three surveys for the RCM Research Prioritisation Project is now open! Help us to influence the future of research. Learn more:
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RT @MidwivesRCM: Join us for the event of the midwifery and maternity calendar, RCM conference and exhibition, at the ICC Birmingham on 30…
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RT @Mrs_Chubbs_: Such a critical tool to help reduce disparities, last weeks conference on Jaundice in Darker Skin Tones was fantastic
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RT @MidwivesRCM: It's estimated that 170,000 women and girls are living with FGM in the UK. We have developed an i-learn module for member…
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RT @MidwivesRCM: On International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, midwife Jenny Rose Viera writes of her hopes to #EndFGM and calls on prac…
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RT @MCR_SB_Research: The Stillbirth Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) would like to ask UK-based parents, professionals and anyone affecte…
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RT @MidwivesRCM: Join us and Dr Sally Pezaro on 11 March for 'What are leaders? Notes from an international appreciative inquiry' for an ex…
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RT @MidwivesRCM: New data from @UKHSA shows 1 in 3 women women took up the offer of the RSV vaccine during its first month of being availab…
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RT @MidwivesRCM: The UKMCS is planning a monthly lunchtime webinar series titled 'ECG for Midwives'. Join them on 27 February from 13:00 to…
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RT @godfrey_isaacs: I am delighted to introduce you to Shifrah UK, a new resource co-founded by myself and a networ…
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Such a great opportunity to join the RCM Board..The Board provides long-term vision, a strong understanding of governance, ensures clarity of purpose by setting strategic goals and objectives, and protects the reputation and values of the RCM. Please share.
Board elections are now open for 2025! Head to our website for more information and to self nominate.
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RT @Mark_D_Kilby: Very sad and short sighted. Women’s health is so important as it impacts transgenerational health. The further health of…
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RT @MidwivesRCM: We are thrilled to be hosting 'Leadership lessons from space' with the European Space Agency as part of our leadership web…
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@Fi_Gibb @esa @MidwivesRCM @midwife_cw I bet this was fascinating. I will be sure to book onto the 18th.
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RT @MidwivesRCM: RCM staff together with the RCM members took our campaign to improve pay to the Pay Review Body (PRB) yesterday. Read mor…
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RT @CMidOEngland: I’m delighted to be recruiting a new Deputy Chief Midwifery Officer @NHSEngland. An exciting role within my team working…
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Consultant midwives are crucial to improving clinical safety &leadership. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a consultant midwife & I really hope we see more consultant midwife posts which will also help support the long term workforce planning by enabling senior clinical careers.
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RT @midwifeteacher: Whenever possible, we should avoid incarceration for pregnant women and prioritise viable community based alternatives,…
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RT @RcmWales: Just a few remaining tickets available for those still looking to attend St David’s Day/ Dewi Sant conference Belong, Thrive…
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