Heather Bower
@HeatherB_RCM
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Head of Midwifery Education, Royal College of Midwives
Joined May 2015
Following today's @thetimes article, the RCM has said that the NMC is letting down educators, students and, ultimately, the public. Read more here 👇 https://t.co/Ap7KZeGW7u
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Tomorrow is the last day for submitting posters 📣 it’s not too late to book a place at the All Ireland Midwifery conference, our joint conference with @INMO_IRL on 20 November in Armagh. Programme and how to book here 👇 #midwifery #midwives #MSWs #community #collaboration
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This October we celebrate Black Midwives, MSWs and student midwives who have helped shape our profession and continue to inspire today. Jane Bekoe, reflects on this year's Black History Month theme, Standing firm in power and pride in our latest blog. https://t.co/20pRaSMnv7
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Fabulous work @midwife_cw
It’s such a privilege to be cared for by this team! #continuityofmidwiferycarer Caitlin Wilson #labourandbirth2025
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A fantastic day with our enthusiastic, energetic and passionate Student Midwives’ Forum today. Thanks to @RcmCymru for hosting, and to those of you who joined online. We are now brimming with ideas for 2026! @MidwivesRCM @StoneHandley
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Congratulations to all potential midwifery students celebrating your A level results today. We welcome you on your initial journey into the midwifery profession. @MidwivesRCM
https://t.co/Y9utXJbhnC
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Today’s news for graduating #midwifery students is a positive step forward for newly qualified midwives’ employment. @MidwivesRCM campaigning has paid off.
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The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed news that funding has been unlocked to get newly- qualified midwives into their first job. Following today’s announcement by the Secretary of State...
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Great to be with student midwives and nurses at @uclh to talk about the graduate job guarantee with @wesstreeting and @GillWaltonRCM
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Recruitment and retention midwife Chloe tells @wesstreeting about the success @uclh has had but that the challenges for graduating midwives finding their first role are still significant
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Student #midwife Tosin, who graduates tomorrow, tells @wesstreeting how few of her cohort have job offers - which is why today’s announcement is so important. Read more here: https://t.co/HRSOzcNirm
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Finally, some action from the Government for newly qualified employment in England. It’s a step in the right direction. 💷This funding is essential to ensuring trusts are able to employ midwives they need, not just what they can afford and hopefully bring some relief for
This will be a massive relief to graduating midwives across England. We’re pleased that @wesstreeting has listened to us and our student members It offers glimmers of hope and goes some way to get many of them on the career ladder.  https://t.co/kkTVJ4exU2
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Great news for final year students - and good to know that our campaigning has been heard. @MidwivesRCM @councilofdeans @NHSWTE_NEY
This will be a massive relief to graduating midwives across England. We’re pleased that @wesstreeting has listened to us and our student members It offers glimmers of hope and goes some way to get many of them on the career ladder.  https://t.co/kkTVJ4exU2
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Seven learning points from the experience of having seven children. Such a motivational keynote from Sarah Josiah at the @fivexmore Black Maternity Experiences Report launch today. A clear message for maternity services. @MidwivesRCM @NHSEngland
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This is why the new report by @fivexmore about the maternity experiences of black women is so important. @MidwivesRCM
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Great panel discussion on antenatal, labour and postnatal care with a fantastic line up of panelists. @fivexmore @MidwivesRCM
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Dr Michelle Peter talking about findings from the @fivexmore report. Three years on from the 2022 report, the 2025 report shows black women are still being ignored. @MidwivesRCM
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Privileged to be at the launch of FiveXMore Black Maternity Experience Report launch today @MidwivesRCM @fivexmore
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Such a privilege to join Sept 22/23 midwifery students for their final day in Uni at @wlv_uni today. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. @MidwivesRCM @Fibeeken
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8 July 1pm join @MidwivesRCM for a webinar to explore the topic of physical activity in pregnancy and ways to increase knowledge and confidence on the subject. Book your place now. https://t.co/9sCpJVHJON
@HeatherB_RCM @MIDIRS
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Have you had your say on the recent pay offer? It’s crucial we gauge the views of all AfC members on this pay award, so we are urging all eligible midwives and MSWs In England, Wales and NI to have your say now. https://t.co/gfvhN6S9VW
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