June 23, 2017

IMUK are delighted to announce that Independent Midwives have secured a cost cap on challenging the NMC ruling preventing IMUK members from working and offering support and care to women and their families. Mr Justice Ouseley – a very senior High Court judge agreed that the case was of public interest, was arguable, was suitable […]

June 10, 2017

On 13 June 2017, a ‘cost cap hearing’ will take place at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. This is for the claim brought by a number of IMUK members against the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) to overturn their unfair ruling prohibiting IMUK member’s attendance for clients during their labour. This hearing will decide […]

November 12, 2016

Independent midwives UK (IMUK) today announced the launch of a pilot scheme in conjunction with the University of Greenwich which will see second year midwifery students gain experience of caseloading alongside an independent midwife. Following the application process, six students have been selected for the pilot and will spend 190 hours over a period of […]

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January 7, 2016

Lansinoh, the leading brand for medical grade lanolin nipple cream, are concerned about potential confusion for nursing mothers regarding the recent launch of a nipple cream using very similar packaging to their well known purple box and tube.  As most mothers who have benefitted from using award winning HPA Lansinoh will tell you their product […]

January 19, 2015

Independent midwives UK (IMUK), the national members’ organization for self-employed midwives, today introduced a new website and brand identity, reflecting their values as independent practitioners and renewing their commitment to lead the way for the UK in excellence in maternity provision. NICE guidelines updated last week confirm midwife-led care as the safest option for many […]