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The Sisterhood List: Saluting the UK Black women who've opened doors for others

Echoing this year's Black History Month theme of 'Saluting our Sisters', Metro shares our list of inspiring Black women.

New chief midwifery officer for England named

Kate Brintworth has been appointed as England’s next chief nursing officer, it has been announced.

Blackburn and Darwen among worst areas for pregnant smokers in county

The number of pregnant smokers in Blackburn with Darwen is 44 per cent higher than the national average, new figures show.

Heywood midwife receives national award

An inspirational midwife has been given a prestigious national award for her outstanding work and contributions to midwifery services.

Rochdale News | News Headlines | Surprise delivery for award winning midwife Kathy

Kathy Murphy, from Heywood has been awarded the national Chief Midwifery Officer’s Gold Award for her outstanding work...

Oldham News | Main News | Surprise delivery for award-winning Kathy

The country’s top midwife - Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent - dropped into Saint Mary’s Hospital with a golden...

NHS ditches aim for mothers to see same midwife from scan to delivery

Severe staffing shortages mean pregnant women can no longer expect to see the same midwife from scan to delivery, the NHS admitted. Royal College of Midwives said it plans to hold ballot on strike action.

Daily Insight: Elective activity troubles laid bare

Rochdale News | News Headlines | NHS helps thousands of pregnant smokers kick the habit across the North West

Midwives and other NHS staff have helped almost 15,000 mums-to-be in England quit smoking during the last four years,...

Maternity Disparities Taskforce discusses faith and human rights recommendations