New mothers are missing out on public health advice and services because of midwifery shortages, according to two new reports published by the Royal College of Midwives.
The surveys of midwives and new mothers show that women are not getting the level and quality of service needed in areas such as smoking cessation, breastfeeding and alcohol intake, and obesity.
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The government’s immigration white paper does not provide a long-term solution to the NHS’ workforce needs, NHS Employers has warned.
Doctors will be provided with new incentives to take on more generalist roles and shift dominance away from “highly specialised” ones, according to the long-term plan for the NHS.
Hospital chief executives and senior NHS England staff were among those named in the New Year’s Honours list.
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