RCM responds to Government’s Ten-Year Plan
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has responded to the government’s Ten-Year Plan for services in England. The RCM says it’s a ‘positive step forward’ that this government’s plan has acknowledged the current working culture in the NHS and the impact that has on the health and wellbeing of staff. Describing the plan as ‘ambitious’ […]
Maternity support workers celebration day
MSW/MCA celebration day MSW/MCA celebration day takes place on 24 November 2025. The focus of the day is on supporting our MSW/MCA members and to share information. The RCM is encouraging all RCM branches and members to work together to host local events in their workplaces. If you have any ideas for your branch speak to your branch […]
New RCM Board members elected
Four new midwives have been elected to join the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Board. Announcing the new Board members the RCM has thanked its members for voting in the recent election. The RCM Board is responsible for the overall direction and setting the strategic objectives of the RCM and is made up entirely of […]
Vaccination in pregnancy: Learning update for midwives’
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RCM welcomes renewed focus on maternity safety as Secretary of State announces rapid review
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the announcement of a rapid review of maternity safety. The review, announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, is due to report by Christmas. Alongside this, the Health Secretary will chair a National Maternity & Neonatal Taskforce, which will bring together experts, staff and campaigners to drive improvements […]
RCM gives evidence to inquiry on Black maternal health
Cultural competence, a lack of accurate data and insufficient time with midwives were all highlighted as key issues by the RCM at an inquiry into Black maternal health this week. The House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee (HSC) inquiry is aimed at assessing why, despite several polices and the creation of government […]
Pay consultation opens for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Today the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today launched a pay consultation with its Agenda for Change (AfC) members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The College is urging all members across all three nations to have their say on the recent 3.6% pay award as it wants to hear how midwives and maternity […]
Chancellor’s Spending Review is high on hope but low on detail
The Royal College of Midwives has given a cautious welcome to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, announced today. Gill Walton, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the RCM, said: “Midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives will have been hoping for more of an indication that this Government understands the desperate need for investment in […]
New midwives ready to work, but no jobs available despite understaffed services says RCM
More than eight out of 10 student midwives due to qualify this year say that are ‘not confident’ they will find a job once graduating despite maternity services across the UK struggling with understaffing, according to a new survey published today by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The RCM says three-quarters (75%) of those […]
What the new NHS role profiles mean for you
The RCM’s Director of Employment Relations explains the changes to the NHS role profiles mean to maternity support workers and midwives If you’ve been following recent developments around Agenda for Change (AfC), you might have heard that the NHS Staff Council has now agreed on new national profiles for nursing and midwifery staff. And if […]