A day of unity, passion, and purpose in Lisbon
I want to start this blog with a heartfelt thank you to the RCM staff who made me feel so incredibly welcome at the march. From the very first moment, there was a genuine sense of warmth and belonging that set the tone for what turned out to be a truly inspiring experience. It was […]
Why the ICM Congress is important to me as a student midwife
I am delighted to have won the RCM student midwife competition to attend the 34th International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Conference 14-18th June 2026. This is a prime opportunity for a student midwife such as myself to learn about midwifery from all corners of the globe. The theme ‘one million more midwives’ feels apt with […]
A journey with midwifery!
When the word journey springs to mind most people think of suitcases, vacations, beaches, sun, food, skiing etc; in my case the two words that come to mind first are a passport and a midwifery degree. As an internationally trained midwife, who has worked in the NHS for over a decade and now teaches in […]
‘Protect our rest days’ say South Tyneside and Sunderland midwives
Midwives at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust are being reballoted for potential strike action after being instructed to work on call on their days off. Negotiations between the RCM and the Trust have been ongoing since February 2023, aimed at finding a solution to staff maternity services safely without midwives being rostered for on-call shifts on […]
Student conference 2026
welcome Student conference 2026 The student midwife journey Join us to connect with student midwives from across the UK, meet the RCM team, and expand your professional network. Book Now The student midwife journey is a powerful celebration of growth, resilience, and purpose. It marks a transformative path from the foundations of classroom learning to […]
SMiLe 26 Conference
Event Details Date: 18 November 2026 Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm Capacity: 120 Available spaces: 120 Registration: Closed Book Now
SMiLe conference 2026
welcome SMiLe conference 2026 Standing Up for the Midwifery Community We are delighted to welcome you to SMiLe 26, a conference dedicated to bringing our community together, strengthening our collective voice, and standing up for the future of our profession. Book Now This year’s theme Standing Up for the Midwifery Community, celebrates the power of […]
MITRJRC: Improving Confidence in Perineal Care
Event Details Date: 17 June 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 50 Registration: Closed Book Now
RCM/Sands conference: Holding families through loss
Event Details Date: 8 October 2026 Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 100 Registration: Closed Book Now
Pan London MSW Learning Event 2026
Event Details Date: 20 November 2026 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 17 Registration: Open Book Now