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Red flag events commonplace on labour wards as midwives are pushed to the limit

Dangerously low staffing levels mean that half of women (50%) experience at least one red flag event during childbirth, according to a new report from NCT and the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) today.

Family friendly working should not just be the privilege of high income parents

NCT responds to new Nursing and Midwifery Council legislation

Announcement: Statement on use of Bednest

How to make friends with other dads (without the use of alcohol)

Errol Murray is the founder of Leeds Dads, a support group for dads, which grew out of his local NCT branch. Here he talks about dads’ friendships and why these days he tries to avoid a beery night out.

NCT's response to NHS England’s plan to improve perinatal mental health care

In response to NHS England’s plan to improve mental health care for pregnant women and new mums, Elizabeth Duff, Senior Policy Adviser, NCT, said:

The night that Speaking Out stole the show

Mind’s Media Awards turned out to be a real emotional rollercoaster.

Basingstoke postnatal practitioner honoured with NCT Stars Award

A postnatal practitioner in Basingstoke has been honoured with the Practitioner Parent Supporter Award at the national NCT Stars event.

Enfield antenatal practitioner honoured with NCT Stars Award

An antenatal practitioner in Enfield has been honoured with the Practitioner behind the Scenes Award at the national NCT Stars event.

Mid-Sussex volunteer awarded Growing the Reach of NCT award

Jenny Tata, a volunteer from NCT Mid Sussex Branch has been presented the Growing the Reach of NCT award at the national NCT Stars Awards.