26 March 2020

Update in relation to nursing and midwifery students in all fields, who are not in the final six months of their programme

Further to the joint actions agreed last week, the NMC are now publishing information relating to nursing and midwifery students in all fields,...

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25 March 2020

Pregnancy-related COVID-19 guidance

The International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG) has released interim guidance to medical professionals on management of...

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24 March 2020

NCT switches to virtual antenatal courses in response to coronavirus

NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, has responded to the coronavirus crisis by moving its antenatal courses online. The...

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23 March 2020

Joint nursing and midwifery leaders’ statements on expanding the health and care workforce in the COVID-19 pandemic

Nursing and midwifery leaders across the UK have set out clear actions in response to the recent announcement to make sure as many...

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20 March 2020

Leaving your baby to ‘cry it out’ has no adverse effects on child development

Leaving an infant to 'cry it out' from birth up to 18 months does not adversely affect their behaviour development...

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18 March 2020

NHS Digital to be handed more powers to help counter Covid-19 spread

New powers have been given to NHS Digital as part of measures to help counter the spread of Covid-19. This...

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18 March 2020

Existing pressure on the NHS can’t be ignored during coronavirus outbreak

With the coronavrius outbreak being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Barney Gilbert, NHS doctor and CEO...

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17 March 2020

Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemies

A component of breast milk may help protect premature babies from developing sepsis, a fast-moving, life-threatening condition triggered by infection....

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