N Ireland poorest region of the UK. Deprivation, inequality, mental distress endemic. Good people wanting best for their families, frustrated, despondent by politics and non-respondent system. Caught in a never ending cycle of whataboutery. Is this as good as it gets?

Mourne Community First Responders busy at the Silent Valley this afternoon #MCFR Stephanie Leckey RN

Speaking about Midwifery today in Dubai on a panel with Hannah Dahlen AM and Karradene Aird. Globally we are facing major challenges. One of the main challenges is the conflation of nursing and midwifery. Midwifery is a distinct profession.

3 home births outside of guidance in one month. We have a poster presentation for the All Ireland RCM / INMO conference- #sharethelearning Brenda Kelly Seána Talbot Zoe Meneilly Susanne Thomas @HEATherWAtson79 RCM Belfast Branch RCM_NI Sharon, Roisin and Lisa

What a wee legend!💕

Belfast Trust midwifery practice education team sharing some of the great work ongoing within our maternity service #INMORCMConference Royal College of Midwives 💙 Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation Eileen Young Laura Brenda Kelly Gilly Morrow @HEATherWAtson79 RCM Belfast Branch

Do you want a career in Neonatal Nursing? We have a stand with information at outpatients BCH today. Come and see Jenny & Diane!! Belfast Trust Kids Sim Ed team Sarah Berry Seána Talbot Brenda Kelly

A pleasure to present Belfast Trust Maternity Services Atkinson Award winning work Tackling Iron deficiency in Pregnancy Dr Alison M Little heather.jackson Dr Dale Spence @HEATherWAtson79 Margaret Rogan Clifford Mayes Dr Dale Spence

#MSWCelebrationDay celebrating our amazing MSW colleagues today Belfast Trust . We couldn’t manage without you! ❤️Brenda Kelly Seána Talbot Margaret Rogan MaryM Patrice @HEATherWAtson79 Lisa Darrah RCM_NI Karen Murray

Christmas ready here in Belfast Branch with treats for staff and our personalised bunnies are waiting to meet their new owners. we can’t wait to welcome the first Xmas and new year babies Belfast Trust RCM_NI Karen Murray Patrice MaryM Brenda Kelly Margaret Rogan

We have been busy at RJMH Belfast Trust RCM Belfast Branch Brenda Kelly Seána Talbot

Great morning BBC Radio Ulster sharing our love for #belfastmidwives Belfast Trust RCM_NI Karen Murray Brenda Kelly Seána Talbot Margaret Rogan MaryM Colin Mcmullan @HEATherWAtson79

This week's episode of #BelfastMidwives featured a powerful story of baby loss. We offer support to women and families who have experienced a loss at any stage while being cared for by our maternity and community services. Find out more 📽️ ⬇️ belfasttrust.hscni.net/2023/01/17/sup…

Come and work Belfast Trust #belfastmidwives RCM Belfast Branch QUB Midwifery Society

A great day in RJMS for the official launch of our first Continuity of Midwifery carer team. Lead Midwife Susanne Thomas has worked so hard to see this come to fruition. Well done Susanne and all the team! Brenda Kelly Colin Mcmullan Seána Talbot RCM_NI MaryM

Sad indeed, and also shocking as the loss of young women’s lives continues Dr Dale Spence shona hamilton CNO Northern Ireland Orla Tierney

The Department of Health has appointed Professor Mary Renfrew to take forward a new report looking at Midwifery Services in Northern Ireland. Read➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/departmen…

A more personalised, integrated maternity care model has been officially launched in NI. The Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) model provides a woman with care from the same midwife or team of midwives, as well as specialist care as needed. ➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/departmen…

Sincere tks to Vicky Thompson, Stacey Pettigrew & Jeanette Heasley at ABC of the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hosp Belfast for hosting Máiread Martin from @OLOLMaternityUnit for water birth placement. Day 1 and she’s already seen the most beautiful birth Brenda Kelly All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network