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You’ve got your place. Here’s what joining the RCM means from day one.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, build your confidence, develop your skills, connect with others who understand your experience, or know someone has your back, your RCM membership is here to support you today and throughout your future in midwifery.
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A workforce under pressure
We asked our members about staffing levels, workload and working hours during the week of 1-7 June 2026. More than 3,500 maternity staff responded - and the results showed that 93% felt unsafe staffing levels affected the quality of care they could provide. The survey results show a clear picture of the pressures facing our members and maternity services across the UK.
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News & events

Media releases

63 newly qualified midwives still without jobs despite “desperate need for maternity staff”, says RCM Cymru

2 minutes read

25 August, 2026

Blog

Routes into midwifery: Should midwives be nurses first?

Dr Heather Bower, RCM Head of Education
2 minutes read

21 August, 2026

News

5 things my bereavement midwife helped me with in my pregnancy after loss

Rachel Burn
3 minutes read

21 August, 2026

Publications

Midwifery model and skill mix for sustainable islands services

on 19 August, 2026

This report sets out what is needed to build safe, sustainable maternity services across Scotland’s islands, including the right staffing, skills, leadership and education for midwives working in remote communities.

Community magazine

Community magazine – July 2026

on 2 July, 2026

The latest edition of our Community magazine.

Birth conversations toolkit

on 8 June, 2026

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