The Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role in supporting and advocating for neurodivergent colleagues [Conference item - Other]

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Edwards, E. 2024. The Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role in supporting and advocating for neurodivergent colleagues [Conference item - Other]. National Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) Conference 2024. Online 11 - 11 Oct 2024
TitleThe Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role in supporting and advocating for neurodivergent colleagues [Conference item - Other]
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 2024
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Accepted06 Jun 2024
Completed11 Oct 2024
Deposited08 Oct 2024
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