Rcm branch from Exeter, Devon. Passionate about women, Midwives, support staff, learning and growing.

South West, England
Joined March 2019
📣The RCM has described the pay award announced for members in England as 'unacceptable'. "This pay award is less than half the rate of inflation and falls well short of what our members need to continue to cope with the rising cost of living" rcm.org.uk/media-releases/20…
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RCM Exeter Branch retweeted
Totally agree we need to stop the mass exodus of midwives leaving the NHS. Check this out from @MidwivesRCM buff.ly/3mdQXvG #flexibleworking #retainmidwives #retainmsws speak to you local RCM rep today!
One midwife told me this week her request to work a certain day pattern, were for her ‘truly life changing’. At the moment we are really struggling to retain midwives nationally. Flexible working must become the norm not the unusual.
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It’s World Patient Safety Day 2021 &the video I made to mark the occasion is too long to upload to Twitter #socialmediafail so here’s the link to Vimeo vimeo.com/607143293 So proud of the work that @RDEhospitals @MaternityRde @ConnectExeter do to keep women & babies safe
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Are you wondering what is going on with pay and the Deliver a Decent Deal campaign? Take a look at the latest developments and plans here: bit.ly/2VWSehg
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The RCM has responded to the Government’s pay award to NHS staff in England of a 3% pay rise with dismay and disappointment, see full response: bit.ly/36OQV6b @withnhsstaff
'An absolute insult’ says @MidwivesRCM @jonskewes responding to @GOVUK @DHSCgovuk NHS pay proposal for midwives, maternity support workers and other NHS staff: bit.ly/3eb5A0e #DeliveraDecentDeal
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RCM Exeter Branch retweeted
Replying to @MaternityRde
@MaternityRde @RDEhospitals   Have you seen our new signs on the Centre for Women’s Health’s entrances? They’ve been designed by staff and women as a way to highlight the risks of smoking, especially to pregnant women and babies.
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RCM Exeter Branch retweeted
Staff Network launch in oasis on 14th July….. Come and say hello!
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Replying to @ExeterRcm
@ExeterRcm the sun will come out, let’s not speak of the seeds that perhaps didn’t do quite as well, but I’m feeling I’ll have 2 amazing 🌻 😁.
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"Sainsbury's is brutally forcing through the fire and rehire of longstanding Argos staff. These are extremely profitable companies and the slashing of wages and conditions is all about greed and not need" – Unite's @mattdraper66 #EndFireAndRehire unitelive.org/all-about-gree…
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RCM Exeter Branch retweeted
Hello Twitter peeps, is there anyone out there using clear face masks in clinical areas with IPC approval. Please help I keep hitting dead ends. Thank you all #deaf #inclusion #clearfacemasks
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Love my @ExeterRcm team putting up an excellent gin tasting to celebrate #IDM2021 - sadly no gin for me this year 🤰 but full of giggled none the less! #bestteam #lovemyjob
RCM Exeter Branch retweeted
Powerful picture ........listening better will mean you can be the one that picks it up. #knowwhentoforgetdoingbusy. #beinthemoment
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Lovely to hear such honesty from our team tonight - proud to be part of it @MaternityRde @RDEhospitals
Replying to @katechunk
@katechunk I think we can say that Team Time was a success, thank you @PointofCareFdn. Normalising speaking about the emotional aspects of our work is so important.
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Replying to @MaternityRde
Thx to the @BJMidwifery for featuring our latest research on Midwives' substance use. We need 100's of UK @WeMidwives to participate. Link: bit.ly/UKMidwivesPSU Pls cascade: @DaubeneyJo @MichelleWa07 @_ilovelucyp_ @MaraTonks @Hacky1Leanne @JonathanCliffe8 @mwrachelcarter RT
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Replying to @ExeterRcm
@ExeterRcm @MaternityRde Looks like the sunshine is coming (🤞 I do not have a great track record when it comes to plants).
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RCM Exeter Branch retweeted
A clear cot is a safer cot, so we advise that you remove any toys from your baby's cot or sleep space. Babies are at higher risk of SIDS if they have their heads covered, so it is safest to keep their cot clear of any toys, as well as other items like bumpers and loose bedding.
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ICYMI, we are so excited to announce that we will be re-opening entries for the #rcmawards 2021 on 12 April! Keep an eye on our Twitter and website as we keep you up to date with more information!
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