Thousands of midwives and maternity support workers sign letter to Health Secretary
More than 5,500 Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members have added their voice to a joint call from NHS workers for fair pay and fair pay structure, underlining the strength of feeling and determination from the midwifery community. The joint open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care calls for the government to make improvements to its 3.3% pay award by committing meaningful funding towards structural pay reform negotiations on the NHS agenda for change pay […]
RCM warns of ‘deeply concerning’ impact as newly qualified midwives in Wales face job uncertainty
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has expressed concern following news that newly qualified midwives in Wales have been advised that there is a delay in the opening of midwifery streamlining, leading to the possibility of fewer vacancies for newly qualified healthcare students in Wales this summer. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has communicated to healthcare students that there will not […]
MITRJRC: Perinatal Mental Health Services and Preparation for Practice from MIDIRS
Event Details Date: 14 April 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 50 Registration: Closed Book Now
RCM Patron The Princess Royal visits Newcastle Hospitals Maternity Services
The Princess Royal has paid a visit to Newcastle Hospitals maternity services as part of her role as Patron of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Her Royal Highness walked around the unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, which is one of the largest in the UK with more than 5,000 babies born each year, […]
RCM welcomes independent investigation into use of restraints on pregnant prisoners
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new independent investigation into the use of restraints on pregnant women in prison during hospital escorts. The investigation has been commissioned by the Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, Lord Timpson, and will be carried out by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO). […]
Five decades of care: RCM member marks 50 years in midwifery
A dedicated midwife and long-standing Royal College of Midwives (RCM) member is celebrating an incredible 50 years in the profession. Dr Marilyn Rogers MBE, who has worked at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust for more than five decades, marked the milestone last month. An active RCM member for over 30 years, Marilyn has also played […]
Super Tuesday: Standing together for safer maternity care
Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), reflects on a pivotal week for maternity services, as “Super Tuesday” brings together national conversations, frontline voices and renewed momentum for change. This week marks what we at the RCM are calling Super Tuesday, a moment to reflect on the work we are doing for […]
Syndeo Band 7 leadership course – Manchester
Event Details Date: 13 October 2026 Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Capacity: 14 Available spaces: 14 Registration: Closed Book Now
This is the Government’s last chance to improve on its inadequate 3.3% award: sign the joint open letter to Wes Streeting
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging members to sign a joint open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, demanding the Government commit real funding to structural pay reform talks to deliver the pay improvement NHS staff deserve. The RCM is one of 14 health unions representing more than a million health workers. All are united in […]
RCM Chief Executive joins Government’s new Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce
The Government has today launched a new Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, with the RCM’s Chief Executive, Gill Walton appointed as a member. The taskforce, chaired by the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, will bring together families, senior NHS leaders, royal colleges, academics and campaigners. The taskforce’s aims are to tackle deep-rooted inequalities and deliver action on […]