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Hi Angela Thanks for getting involved in the discussion. I'll email you. Best wishes Jenny Cunningham On Fri, 17 May 2019, 14:05 Polanco Angela (RKB) Research Midwife, < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I have recently joined the group and thought it would be good to connect > regarding this issue. I am currently developing a research midwife online > platform and a clinical academic midwife information resource that I would > love to discuss with you. I also have vast experience in setting up and > running of nationwide conferences (The Childhood Cancer Conference UK) and > would be more than happy to share advice and assist. > > I am currently a research midwife at UHCW Coventry and doing my PhD at > Coventry university so I am very keen to work with the RCM and leading > organisations to bring research in midwifery to the forefront, > > *Kind Regards, * > > *Angela Polanco* > > Registered Midwife > UHCW NHS Trust > Clifford Bridge Road > Coventry > CV2 2DX > Tel:- 02476967339 > Internal:- 27339 > > DISCLAIMER: This email and any attachments are confidential and may be > privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. > > If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy this message or > any attachment or disclose the contents to any other > > person, nor take any action in reliance of its contents: to do so is > strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. 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Unless > > the information is legally exempt from disclosure, the confidentiality of > this email and your reply cannot be guaranteed. > > Address: UHCW NHS Trust, Executive suite, 3rd Floor Rotunda, University > Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX > > ------------------------------ > *From:* A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health > research. [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Ann Thomson [ > [log in to unmask]] > *Sent:* 15 May 2019 15:20 > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: RCM Conference abstract submissions > > Thank you Billie for your kind words about the Research and the Midwife > conferences. Unfortunately we had to stop them because we could not get > enough participants to make the conferences viable. If the RCM could take > that on now that would be great. > > But, I also remember the great RCM conferences (that might not be the > correct name) where we debating motions on the governance of the RCM and > advised the RCM on appropriate practice changes and how and where to work > with govrnment. > > > > Ann > > > > Ann M Thomson > > Professor (Emerita) of Midwifery > > > > *From:* A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health > research. <[log in to unmask]> *On Behalf Of *Billie Hunter > *Sent:* 15 May 2019 11:14 > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: RCM Conference abstract submissions > > > > Many thanks for sharing this good news, Carmel! > > > > I have also been highlighting the need for a UK midwifery research > conference for several years. This is a huge gap in UK midwifery, vitally > needed for us to share the excellent work that is in progress around the UK > and also to support those who are new to research or considering it as a > career pathway. > > > > When I first moved into academia in the mid 90s there were wonderful > annual 'Research and the Midwife’ UK conferences, where I got the chance to > present my early ideas as a new PhD student and also to listen and learn > from excellent midwife researchers such as Jenny Sleep, Ann Thomson and > Mavis Kirkham. These were hugely important experiences for me, encouraging > ( and sometimes challenging! ) and I found a network of like-minded > midwives curious about practice and keen to ask the difficult questions. > > > > So this looks like a great opportunity to create a RCM midwifery research > conference to fill the gap and contribute to building our research capacity > – very happy to offer my support! > > > > Billie > > > > > > *PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOW WORKING PART TIME ( 2.5 days a week), SO THERE > MAY BE A DELAY IN MY REPLY. THANK YOU* > > > > *Billie Hunter*, CBE, FRCM, PhD, BNurs, RM, RN > > *RCM Professor of Midwifery/Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for > Midwifery Development* > > School of Healthcare Sciences > > College of Biomedical and Life Sciences > > Cardiff University > > Room 12.09, Floor 12, Eastgate House > > 35 - 43 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AB > > Tel: +44(0)29 20 688564 > > Email: [log in to unmask] > > Online: www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/39156-hunter-billie > > Twitter: @CUHealthSci > > We welcome correspondence in Welsh or English > > > > Adjunct Professor UTS > Australia; Honorary Professor, Nottingham University; Honorary Professor, University of > Surrey > > > > *Billie Hunter*, CBE, FRCM, PhD, BNurs, RM, RN > > *Athro Bydwreigiaeth y Coleg Bydwreigiaeth Brenhinol (RCM)/**Cyfarwyddwr, > Canolfan Gydweithredu WHO ar gyfer Datblygu Bydwreigiaeth* > > Ysgol y Gwyddorau Gofal Iechyd > > Coleg y Gwyddorau Biofeddygol a Bywyd > > Prifysgol Caerdydd > > Ystafell 12.0, Llawr 12, Tŷ Eastgate > > 35 - 43 Heol Casnewydd, Caerdydd, CF24 0AB > > Ffôn: +44(0)29 20 688564 > > Ebost: [log in to unmask] > > Ar-lein: www.caerdydd.ac.uk/people/view/39156-hunter-billie > > Twitter: @CUHealthSci > > Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg neu’n Saesneg > > > > *From: *"A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health > research." <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Carmel Lloyd < > [log in to unmask]> > *Reply-To: *"A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health > research." <[log in to unmask]>, Carmel Lloyd < > [log in to unmask]> > *Date: *Wednesday, 15 May 2019 at 10:49 > *To: *"[log in to unmask]" < > [log in to unmask]> > *Subject: *Re: RCM Conference abstract submissions > > > > Many thanks everyone > > > > Just to let you know we recently appointed a Research Advisor, Jenny > Cunningham, and she will be working with us to scope out what our offer > will look like for our research members and also for midwives wishing to > move into research. As part of the scoping exercise she will be having > conversations with you to get your views on this and we will also be > thinking about a future research conference and what this might look like. > Hope this news will gladden your hearts. > > > > All the best > > Carmel > > > > *Carmel Lloyd * > > *Head of Education and Learning * > > *The Royal College of Midwives* > > T: 0207 312 3450 > > Web: www.rcm.org.uk > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcm.org.uk%2F&data=01%7C01%7CHunterB1%40CARDIFF.AC.UK%7Cbc06c6cf73dc4cb3add508d6d91a9a2a%7Cbdb74b3095684856bdbf06759778fcbc%7C1&sdata=ve86GZYRpi1kw1gXcELS7005CS8%2B4AQK04mnjoqVtdA%3D&reserved=0> > > Facebook: www.facebook.com/MidwivesRCM > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMidwivesRCM&data=01%7C01%7CHunterB1%40CARDIFF.AC.UK%7Cbc06c6cf73dc4cb3add508d6d91a9a2a%7Cbdb74b3095684856bdbf06759778fcbc%7C1&sdata=mgUvwc1HXg690ckZIIFJ8bX2W97Pppq7xZpctA0XOaM%3D&reserved=0> > > Twitter: www.twitter.com/MidwivesRCM > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FMidwivesRCM&data=01%7C01%7CHunterB1%40CARDIFF.AC.UK%7Cbc06c6cf73dc4cb3add508d6d91a9a2a%7Cbdb74b3095684856bdbf06759778fcbc%7C1&sdata=4hdorPG%2FvjxtNypgOV1suekZgMi1TlatO%2F%2Fnc6jHl2s%3D&reserved=0> > > > > [image: Leadership Development Email Sig 600x90px_13 (3)] > > > > PPlease consider the environment before printing this e-mail. > > > > The Royal College of Midwives. 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[mailto:[log in to unmask] > <[log in to unmask]>] *On Behalf Of *Lucia Rocca > *Sent:* 15 May 2019 10:18 > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: RCM Conference abstract submissions > > > > Dear Mary, > > thank you for your response. > > I have submitted an abstract and encouraged my team to do the same. > > We want to support the RCM in engaging more with research. > > I support Jane's idea of having a section of the conference for research > ...maybe this is something we can help with. > > > > Best wishes > > > > Lucia > > > > > > Dr Lucia Rocca-Ihenacho > > PhD, MSc, RM > > Lecturer in Midwifery and NIHR Research Fellow > > Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research > > School of Health Sciences > > City University London > > 1 Myddelton Street > > London > EC1R 1UW > > > > 07989 230313 > > Skype contact: luciainsky > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, 15 May 2019 at 09:56, Mary Ross Davie <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > Dear Lucia, Jane and other members of the list, > > > > I am sorry that the abstract submission form for this year's RCM > conference has created concern and confusion. > > > > I really do want to assure you that we are genuinely wishing to hear from > service users, researchers and other disciplines at conference. > > The abstract stream is one element of the speakers at RCM conference. > > For the main plenary sessions at RCM conference this year the team have > put together a programme of speakers that includes researchers, other > disciplines, third sector organisations, service users and others. > > I am a member of the team at RCM who are curating the programme this year. > As a midwife with a background in research I have been very keen that we > raise the profile of research at this year's conference and have spent time > liaising with the RCM professors to explore how to do this. We have changed > the descriptions to encourage abstract submission from a variety of people > and we have amended the criteria for judging the abstracts, which we hope > will ensure the opportunity for more research projects to be presented at > this year's conference. > > > > I am sorry that we haven't amended the application form in a way that > ensures that those working outside the NHS feel welcome to submit, that was > an oversight. > > > > Currently all those who submit abstracts are asked to be RCM members. The > conference is free for our members and is a member benefit for those that > attend. Those working in HEIs often maintain a joint membership of the RCM. > > The requirement to be a member does not apply to all speakers, just those > submitting an abstract. > > > > I have passed your feedback to the conference team about this. > > > > I have asked Redactive to change the submission page today to ensure that > those who don't work in a Trust or Board feel confident that they are > welcome to apply. > > > > I hope this goes some way to reassure you. > > > > Please do email me off list at [log in to unmask] if you have any > further questions or concerns, > > > > With kind regards > > > > Mary > > > > > Get Outlook for Android > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fghei36&data=01%7C01%7CHunterB1%40CARDIFF.AC.UK%7Cbc06c6cf73dc4cb3add508d6d91a9a2a%7Cbdb74b3095684856bdbf06759778fcbc%7C1&sdata=eLKg6p%2BKTOFWoYdu%2Bd6acDwYisMGc6rYJVmcNYuPRAg%3D&reserved=0> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH list, click the following link: > https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH&A=1 > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jiscmail.ac.uk%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwebadmin%3FSUBED1%3DMIDWIFERY-RESEARCH%26A%3D1&data=01%7C01%7CHunterB1%40CARDIFF.AC.UK%7Cbc06c6cf73dc4cb3add508d6d91a9a2a%7Cbdb74b3095684856bdbf06759778fcbc%7C1&sdata=A%2FSbEULAtdXOVqOjKxRhhJGRXqcJCzgUlqsT13xpdHc%3D&reserved=0> > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH list, click the following link: > https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH&A=1 > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jiscmail.ac.uk%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwebadmin%3FSUBED1%3DMIDWIFERY-RESEARCH%26A%3D1&data=01%7C01%7CHunterB1%40CARDIFF.AC.UK%7Cbc06c6cf73dc4cb3add508d6d91a9a2a%7Cbdb74b3095684856bdbf06759778fcbc%7C1&sdata=A%2FSbEULAtdXOVqOjKxRhhJGRXqcJCzgUlqsT13xpdHc%3D&reserved=0> > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH list, click the following link: > https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH&A=1 > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jiscmail.ac.uk%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwebadmin%3FSUBED1%3DMIDWIFERY-RESEARCH%26A%3D1&data=01%7C01%7CHunterB1%40CARDIFF.AC.UK%7Cbc06c6cf73dc4cb3add508d6d91a9a2a%7Cbdb74b3095684856bdbf06759778fcbc%7C1&sdata=A%2FSbEULAtdXOVqOjKxRhhJGRXqcJCzgUlqsT13xpdHc%3D&reserved=0> > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH list, click the following link: > https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH&A=1 > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH list, click the following link: > https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH&A=1 > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH list, click the following link: > https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH&A=1 > ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MIDWIFERY-RESEARCH&A=1