But the clock was turned back at Birmingham's Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals when 19 new-style matrons began work. Gone was the stern manner and the starched blue aprons of old. Instead ...

As expected, Health Secretary Alan Milburn unveiled plans for 500 matrons by next year, with the total rising to 2,000 by 2004. However, the move has been condemned as window-dressing because the ...

Two new matrons have been welcomed to the neonatal unit at Southampton General Hospital. Felicity, the new lead matron, and Laura, the operational matron, bring a wealth of experience to the team.