Midwifery lead in Genomics @NWGMSA. & Cultural Liaison Specialist Midwife at Bolton Maternity Unit. Florence Nightingale scholar.
Burnley, England
Joined November 2009
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'Equality, diversity, and inclusion must be recognised as core clinical competencies' nursingtimes.net/newly-regis…
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🎧Listen to Kate Stanbury, Research Midwife, talk about her role in research and the importance of the Generation Study
What does a midwife do?
Kate Stanbury, Research Midwife on the Generation Study, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.
Listen via your favourite podcast app or on our website: ow.ly/J4QH50YYytf
This year during Ramadhan, I am fundraising for Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby charity. I will be taking 8,000 steps a day up until 31st of Match.
Here’s my JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate:
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I'm fundraising for Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby charity. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/waheeda?…
Our hearts are heavy today following the tragic incident in Manchester. 💔
Thinking of all those affected, their families, and the wider community.
In times like these, we must come together in compassion, kindness, and solidarity. 🕯️✨
#Manchester #Together
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We're launching a chickenpox vaccination programme which will protect around half a million children each year.
From January 2026, eligible children will get an MMRV vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
Eligibility will be announced in due course.
ALT Graphic that reads "New NHS chickenpox vaccination programme to protect children. From January 2026", featuring a diverse group of adults holding young children.
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🚨 Just 1 day to go until the Northern Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025!
📍 Etihad Stadium, Manchester
📅 8 July
🎟️ FREE in-person, live & on-demand access
It’s almost here – don’t miss it!
🔗shorturl.at/BYIkt
#NorthernMMF2025 #MidwiferyForum #MidwivesMatter #FreeCPD
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Waheeda Abbas, our Genomics Midwifery Lead, has shared why she loves her job and what it means to her 💙
Read more about Waheeda's incredible work here: shorturl.at/ckF8X
#InternationalDayoftheMidwife
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It has been a great day for @MFTnhs team at @BritSocHaem discussing on the latest data and uk experience with this cutting edge gene therapy for #sickle and #thalassaemia – at Glasgow, Scotland
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We’re back TOMORROW!
Join #MidwiferyHour Series 16, Ep1 as we explore how midwives can make genomic testing conversations clear & supportive.
30 April | 19:00 UK | Spotify
Register free: shorturl.at/fcts1
#GenomicTesting #MATFLIX
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I am new to this platform. My interests are EDI and ensuring equitable care is provided to each individual regardless of their culture, race, sex, age etc.
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Don’t miss Maternity & Midwifery Hour
Wed 30th April , 19:00 UK
🧬 Topic: Exploring awareness of genomic testing at initial midwifery appointment
Register: shorturl.at/MSF4K
#Midwifery #GenomicTesting #MaternityHour
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Educational grants available to support nurses, midwives HCSWs, and aspiring nurses. Applications close 12.5.25 @tyroneroberts2 @boltonnhsft @BoltonMedEd @claireRGN_NHS @LyndseyWestby @LibraryBoltonft
The RCN Foundation's educational grants are now open for applications.
You do not need to be a member of the RCN to be eligible for an RCN Foundation grant & can be at any stage of your career.
Find out more about the grants on offer: rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Gra…
@RCNFoundation
