The Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role in supporting and advocating for neurodivergent colleagues

Conference keynote

Edwards, E. 2024. The Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role in supporting and advocating for neurodivergent colleagues . National Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) Conference. Online 11 - 11 Oct 2024
TypeConference keynote
TitleThe Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role in supporting and advocating for neurodivergent colleagues
AuthorsEdwards, E.
Abstract

Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) are perfectly positioned to support, nurture and aid midwives. Neurodivergent colleagues may require a safe space to discuss support needs and with appropriate training PMAs can be a stable point of contact to ensure our diverse workforce is better supported.

Sustainable Development Goals10 Reduced inequalities
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
ConferenceNational Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) Conference
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Accepted06 Jun 2024
Completed11 Oct 2024
Deposited08 Oct 2024
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