Hello to our new followers! We're a small #socialaction project making a big difference to vulnerable new mothers and their babies in and around #Newcastle - providing essential care supplies such as pads, nappies p, toiletries and more🌟 @BoxBenfield #MondayMotivaton
I am also genuinely baffled by these 2 questions. 1. If double vaccination is as advertised (makes us safe, which I accept) why no additional freedoms for those who have it? And why still quarantine? 2. Why, if vaccines effective, do we still need several PCR tests to travel? 1/2
Today it's revealed that NHS staff worked more than 1,000,000 hours of unpaid overtime during the pandemic.
Now Boris Johnson wants to cut their pay.
It's a disgraceful way to treat NHS workers.
They deserve a proper pay rise #NHSPay15
❤ Through your kindness & support we have been able to continue to provide this service during the recent challenging times. ❤ We would really appreciate donations of
Breast pads
Baby toiletries
Woman's toiletries
Nappies
Today we have received 2 donations that will help to make some lovely ladies smile this week 😊
❤Additional to clothing and bedding packs we provide Toiletry & hygiene packs to mums for their stay in hospital and the early days with their baby at home
Unfortunately we are now at full capacity so won't be taking any more donations until the new year..We will post future donation days on this page 💕
Thanks again for all the support and we hope everyone is staying safe and positive during this crazy time.
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Last week we were very busy sorting over 2000 baby items into bags ready to help lots of mothers and babies over the winter ❄️❤️
Thanks so much for our amazing helpers Dawn, Charlotte and Catherine and to all the wonderful kind people who donate and make this all possible 🤗
These bags have all the essentials to help give their babies the best start in life 😊
A huge thanks to Dawn for all your help, and to Byker Community Centre @bykercc for letting us make a mess!
More news about our next donation days coming up soon.
A busy day today for Mothers to Mothers. We've been taking donations from you lovely lot. Thanks to everyone that stopped by. We've also packed up a total of 20 bags (very kindly donated by Your Homes Newcastle @NewsfromYHN to go out to mothers & families in need.
"While we applaud the aspirations in the plan, we will want to see these warm words translated into tangible measures that will facilitate safe and high quality care..."
Read the plans and promises outlined in the People Plan for 2020/21 here: https://t.co/PXo6MG9Ua4
Did you know black and Asian #maternity staff are more likely to receive a harsher disciplinary process? @JanetBallintine’s bitesize video shares experience and importance of being an advocate for change: https://t.co/eBGuWV2rgT #blacklivesmatter
The world has changed beyond recognition since we published our strategy last year. Its time to pivot our plans so that we can fully respond to the challenges that #COVID19 has presented. @NHSConfed@NHSProviders@ShelfordGrp@NewcastleHosps https://t.co/nJxiHMOzWF
Great to visit @FamilyGatewayUK this week to hear about the outstanding work they do help people become work ready and to support young people in their communiy. Their approach is exactly what we need to improve lives and prevent crime. Thank you Family Gateway.
'Time to give midwives & maternity support workers the early and substantial pay rise they deserve' says RCM's @jonskewes on today's public sector pay announcement, see https://t.co/JrfqPFEDiL
Women in labour should not be asked to wear face coverings. Our latest clinical briefing shares the dos and don’ts of face masks and coverings during #COVID-19.
Download here: https://t.co/1QsFkru7Vz
#midwives2020
If you are due to come in for your 20 week anomaly scan, our maternity services have some good news. From Monday (27 July), you will be able to bring along one adult to accompany you to your appointment. https://t.co/F4prnXVVTH
We have developed a clinical briefing on the re-introduction of visitors to maternity units across the UK during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Read more and download here: https://t.co/5MREWcU1De