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Mary Renfrew OBE

@maryrenfrew.bsky.social

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Researcher, midwife, educator, writer. LLD FMedSci FRSE. Professor Emerita, University of Dundee, Scotland. Author of Independent Report on midwifery and maternity services in Northern Ireland. #equity #evidence #quality #safety #maternalhealth #newborn

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Maternity Action @maternityaction.bsky.social · May 6

The work we do to empower pregnant mums & new mothers about their rights to work & maternity pay is vital to reducing their stress & improving well-being. That's why we're proud to support @mmhalliance.bsky.social & #maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek

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Mary Renfrew OBE @maryrenfrew.bsky.social · Apr 10

Important work - thank you Sara and Andrew @miru-uk.bsky.social #inequalities #midwifery #safety #quality @sandallj.bsky.social @midwiferyforum.bsky.social @maternityaction.bsky.social @rcm.org.uk

Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 10

Congratulations to MIRU members Sara Cumming and Andrew Symon on their paper "Pregnant and Homeless in the UK" living in temporary accommodation negatively affects pregnant women who often feel invisible in maternity care.

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All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · Apr 9

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! Prof @maryrenfrew.bsky.social discussing the Independent Maternity Review in Northern Ireland with Sheena & Anna Byrom.

🔗 Tune in now and join the conversation about creating safe, compassionate and high-quality care for all.

www.spreaker.com/episode/40-i...

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Mary Renfrew OBE @maryrenfrew.bsky.social · Apr 8

Very good to be with you all today, such great work happening across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Thanks @midwiferyforum.bsky.social for a great event.

Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · Apr 8

Fantastic energy at today’s All-Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Festival!
Delighted to see such positive engagement and enthusiasm from everyone involved. These smiles say it all, a truly inspiring gathering : Caroline Keown, Angela Dunne, Tony Fitzpatrick, Mary Renfrew, Mary Dunnr

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Health Services Research UK @hsruk.bsky.social · Apr 8

⏳ Just over two weeks to go!

Early bird registration for the HSR UK Annual Conference (2–3 July, Newcastle University) closes on 25 April - don’t miss your chance to save your spot at a discounted rate!

Register now! hsruk2025.org

#HSRUK25

HSR UK Conference 2025

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Mary Renfrew OBE @maryrenfrew.bsky.social · Apr 7

Wonderful to see this - so good to see the #LancetSeriesonMidwifery making a difference to maternal and newborn health globally @thelancet.bsky.social @sandallj.bsky.social @internationalmidwives.org

Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 7

Pleased to see impact of #LancetSeriesonMidwifery featured on Scottish Funding Council's website to mark #WorldHealthDay
www.sfc.ac.uk/research-inn...

@maryrenfrew.bsky.social @qmnc-research.bsky.social

Research Impact Case Studies - Scottish Funding Council

www.sfc.ac.uk

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Mary Renfrew OBE @maryrenfrew.bsky.social · Feb 26

Are you an early career researcher in any field of health? This is a great event, open to all health professions. Hear from clinical academics at different career stages, learn about research funding opportunities. Come and join us! @rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk @nihr.bsky.social @sandallj.bsky.social

Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · Feb 20

Join us for an exciting career development event 🚀

📍 Online
📅Tues 25 March 1:30pm

Gain insights from clinical academics on career progression and discover critical funding opportunities 💡

Free and open to all, particularly aspiring clinical academics.

👉Register now: ow.ly/xkIK50V2Ch5

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Mary Renfrew OBE @maryrenfrew.bsky.social · Jan 27

Very good to see you here Mary, welcome! I’ve just joined too. Good to start forming a new network, and with lots of old friends and colleagues.

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Mary Renfrew OBE @maryrenfrew.bsky.social · Jan 21

Thanks Maeve!