Apologies for those not based in the 'home counties' and
within easy reach of London, but just to raise awareness of this event. We are
celebrating 20 years of support by the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust whose aims
is to improve care of mothers and babies by investing in those providing and
planning such care. There is a 20th Anniversary Seminar to be held at the
Governor's Hall, St Thomas' Hospital, London on June 4th 2003 from 4-6pm.
The guest speaker is Cathy Warwick Director of midwifery, Kingd College hopsital
who is speaking on - 'Small changes can have a big impact- using research
to make a difference'. Other speakers are two previous Iolanthe Award
winners, Amanda Mansfield, Consultant Midwife at the Royal Free Hospital who
will speak on Hands on birth - lessons from a changing birth environment and
Rosalind White, Community midwife in Kent talking about breastrfeeding support
in a small town. This year's awards will be presented by our Patron, The Lady
Mancroft and there will also be news of forthcoming awards. The cost is
only £5, to include a buffet reception. Admission is by ticket only and
these can be obtained or reserved from the Trust administrator: Virginia
Halewood on 0207 7371 (leave a message on the answer phone) or by email:
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We look forward to seeing anyone who can join us to make
it even more of a special occasion. If you want to know more about
the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust - visit our website www.iolanthe.org
