The International Day of the Midwife is a chance to reflect on what we have achieved and what midwives contribute to the health and wellbeing of women, their babies and families. And we celebrate midwives’ strength, resilience and creativity.

Hosted by:

• Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery

Contributions from:

• Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE, Newly appointed First Chief Midwife, International Confederation of Midwives


• Wendy (Wanda) Warrington, Midwife, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Humanitarian Aid Worker, Poland and Ukraine

Biography: Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE

Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent has vast experience in healthcare provision. She is a registered nurse and midwife, previously the Chief Midwifery Officer for the NHS in England and now newly appointed First Chief Midwife, International Confederation of Midwives. She is one of two National Maternity Safety Champions and visiting Professor of Midwifery at Kings College London and London South Bank University.

Jacqueline has held senior positions in clinical practice, education, leadership and management including: Consultant Midwife, Director of Midwifery and Nursing positions for Women’s and Children’s services at Imperial College Healthcare Trust & Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Academic roles have included: Senior Lecturer, Curriculum Leader, LME and Professor of Midwifery.

Her experience has seen her leading and influencing national maternity standards and guidance. She also influences healthcare, nationally and internationally through, education and publications and is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences. She is a member of Tommy’s Charity National Advisory Board as Midwifery advisor, and the Women of the Year management committee. Her voluntary work currently includes Midwifery Ambassador for the charity ‘Saying Goodbye’ and trustee for the RCN Foundation.

She has received the HSJ, BME Pioneers award and she has been selected from over 100 nominations for inclusion on Nursing Times’ Leaders 2015 list that celebrates nurses and midwives who are pioneers, entrepreneurs and inspirational role models in their profession

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