Best of Brum
Newly-appointed organiser for the Midlands Jake Morris shares some insights into his new patch for RCM members joining us in Birmingham for our Conference. With a Brummie mum and as your newly-adopted Brum organiser, I’m delighted that the RCM conference is coming to Birmingham later this month. Alongside an amazing programme for everyone in and […]
Midwives: critical in every crisis – A call to action for International Day of the Midwife
The RCM’s Senior Organiser in the North of England, Rae Trotter, looks ahead to this year’s International Day of the Midwife and the key role midwives play in crisis situations across the world. As society navigates a world facing increasing challenges, from natural disasters to conflicts and the ongoing impact of climate change, the role […]
Space to think
With the partial eclipse visible across the UK recently, space has once again featured in the RCM leadership webinar series. Following the hugely successful webinar with NASA in 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) took to our screens last month to present a session on the impact of communication, teamwork, culture and leadership from the […]
Sharing what we’ve learned: the European context
Last week, the RCM professional team attended the biennial European Congress on Intrapartum Care (ECIC) in Madrid. The event kicked off with a bold and urgent call to action from the Congress President and obstetrician Gerard Visser challenging delegates to address the rapidly rising rates of caesarean births. He warned that privatised care and defensive […]
Your voice has been heard loudly and clearly, as MPs debate maternity services
MPs gathered in Westminster last Tuesday (26 February) for a 90-minute debate on maternity services in England. We took full opportunity of the debate to amplify the voice of members through briefing MPs ahead of time – and that work paid off. We were name-checked multiple times, on issues like the need for more midwives […]
On the buses
There are some NHS Trusts which are neat and tidy and all pretty much on one site – and there are others, like mine, that have different sites spread over a wide geographical area. When you’ve got to move between sites, as many staff and patients do, having a reliable transport service is vital. At […]
All aboard
With applications for self-nominations to the RCM Board open, our current Chair, Barbara Kuypers, tells us about the privilege to help steer the College, and what it brings to her professional life. Being part of the Royal College of Midwives is special. For some, membership begins as a student, for some it’s when they enter […]
You’re hired!
It’s been five years since the introduction of midwifery apprenticeships in England, and I’m really proud to say that the RCM was one of the early champions of this route into the profession. The first Registered Midwife Degree Apprenticeship (RMDA) programme started at the University of Greenwich in January 202. Since then, another 11 RMDA […]
MPs to debate maternity services: let’s work together to get your voice heard
We are committed to amplifying your voice, to ensure your stories and experiences are heard by politicians and decision-makers. To make it happen, though, we need your help. Later this month, Westminster MPs will meet in Parliament and spend an hour and a half debating maternity services in England. They will be able to raise […]
Advocating for Midwifery Educators: The Case for Joint Union Membership with RCM and UCU or EIS
Midwifery educators have a truly unique role, blending the worlds of professional practice and academia. Balancing midwifery expertise with the demands of education can be tricky, especially with workforce shortages, shifting policies, and financial pressures. That’s why, during this Heart Unions week, we’re excited to highlight the benefits of joint trade union membership and launch […]