Midwives tipped for top award

The midwifery team serving Rutherglen and Cambuslang has been named one of the best in the country as it is shortlisted for a UK-wide award.

NHS Lanarkshire Midwifery has been nominated for the prestigious Midwifery Service of the Year Award at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Awards 2018.

The team was nominated by Dr Mary Ross-Davie, RCM country director for Scotland, who described staff as “engaged, enthusiastic and empowered.”

It is the only team in Scotland to be named a finalist for the award which recognises excellence, innovation and team working.

Maureen McSherry, NHS Lanarkshire consultant midwife, said:“The whole team were thrilled to hear that we have reached the final four. To be nominated by the RCM country director for Scotland is also an accolade itself.”

Gill Walton, RCM chief executive, added:“The standard of entries has been extremely high so to get this far is an outstanding achievement.

“It shows how much innovation is going on in our maternity services, and how hard midwives, maternity support workers and the wider maternity team are working to deliver the safest and best possible care.

“I wish the NHS Lanarkshire midwifery team the best of luck at the awards ceremony next year.”

The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in London on March 6, 2018.