
Sandra Smith
@sandrasmidwife
Midwife, Vanguard Programme lead NHS E/I.
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27-03-2017 09:53:00
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It has been a privilege to be Chief Midwifery Officer for England for the past four years. Delighted to announce my new role as Chief Midwife for International Confederation of Midwives, working with midwives globally to ensure women and families receive safer, more personalised and more equitable care.

Such an inspiring and touching speech at Trades Union Congress Y&H Conference from our Royal College of Midwives π rep in Wakefield Sally Grice on the urgent need for action to address maternity staffing shortages.



πWendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM +Memuna Sowe raising the voice of the most vulnerable at #MatNeoSummit2023 calling out proportionate universalism Sir Michael Marmot π thank you ππ»@TeamCMidO @teamCNO


Here @duncan_CNSE, @TeamCMidO, Matthew Jolly, Phoebe Robinson and Ngozi Edi-Osagie highlight their vision for the future of maternity and neonatal leadership. At the heart is midwifery, obstetrics, neonatology and operational colleagues working together. #MatNeoSummit2023


Weβre absolutely delighted to launch our next Aspiring Leadership Programme for senior maternity workers, which has been created with NHS England beginning in October β23. Jessica Read Clare Capito TeamCMidO


Utilising digital capability to improve patient safety! Well done Liverpool Women's University Hospital Digital Midwives AmyFord88 Genevieve Cousineau for showcasing this work at the Maternity and Neonatal Summit 2023!


It is always so inspiring listening to you Wendy Matthews OBE. I am fortunate to work alongside you in all matters Midwifery IR, but also as a Consultant Midwife in the East of England. Thanks for sharing your regional journey towards achieving quality and safety #MatNeoSummit2023




There was an extra special delivery at BWH today as Rachel Carter, our fantastic Director of Midwifery, was honoured for her outstanding service. Rachel received a Chief Midwifery Officer Gold Award from @TeamCMidO and Janet Driver. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel.


Super proud of all who received an award today. Congratulations Janet Driver recipient of a gold award! Your citation was incredible, packed with decades of incredible leadership examples of improving maternity outcomes &experiences. Great support message from Prof Nina Morgan RN MSc too



It was good to get some of the RL Cares team together last night to celebrate with our colleague Bob Beswick at his testimonial dinner in Wigan. A great night in great company reflecting on the fantastic career of one of the best. Any my, donβt we scrub up well!

