Association Of South Asian Midwives C.I.C.

The companies activities in the financial year ending 31/10/2025 have benefited the community as follows: CIC34 – Activities and Achievements for 2025 ● Grant Funding – Stay and Thrive Project Received grant funding to deliver pastoral care and targeted support aimed at retaining midwives within the NHS workforce. ● Mentorship, Career Development and Pastoral Support Provided structured one-to-one mentoring sessions for members and midwives seeking career progression. Support included interview preparation, career guidance, leadership advice, and professional development planning. Extensive pastoral and peer support provided on a monthly and 1:1 basis. ● Representation and Leadership Development Represented the South Asian community through the International Nursing and Midwifery Association, contributing to leadership development initiatives and advocating for greater representation within the profession. ● ASAM and Diabetes UK Collaboration Received a commission for a joint project exploring the experiences of South Asian women living with Gestational Diabetes, amplifying patient voices and contributing to culturally informed healthcare insights. ● Conference Participation and Advocacy Attended and contributed to a range of conferences and professional events throughout the financial year, representing South Asian communities and midwives. These engagements highlighted workforce challenges, health inequalities, and ASAM’s community-led work. ● Membership Support and Wellbeing Supported midwives and student midwives with job applications, career advice, and professional transitions. Delivered wellbeing sessions to provide a safe space for discussion, peer support, reflection, and learning. ● University Engagement and Student Outreach Delivered presentations at multiple universities to nursing and midwifery students, sharing leadership journeys as South Asian midwives. These sessions received positive feedback and inspired students from diverse backgrounds. ● Research Collaboration and Public Involvement Supported research initiatives including the POPPY Trial, contributing to patient and public involvement activities. This included participation in advisory panels, providing feedback on study progress, and supporting outreach through ASAM’s networks. ● Leadership Programme Faculty Role Participated as faculty members in the London South Bank University and NHS England Elevate Leadership Programme, supporting nurses and midwives from diverse communities. The programme was successful, with ASAM continuing support for the second cohort in Wales and planning further programmes in 2026. ● South Asian Maternal Health Conference Planning In collaboration with Irwin Mitchell and British Sikh Nurses and ASAM are working to deliver the Second South Asian Maternal Health Conference, scheduled for June 2026, focusing on improving outcomes and addressing inequalities in maternal health.