RCM Cymru pays tribute to activist Stacey Keane “who has left an indelible mark” on the organisation
RCM Cymru has paid tribute to Stacey Keane, a much-loved midwife and activist, who has sadly died. Stacey, from Cwm Taf Morgannwg, was at the forefront of the fight for fairness, dignity and justice in the workplace throughout her career. As a former RCM Workplace rep she stood alongside countless members – at the bargaining table, in negotiations and […]
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Maternal Mental Health Week: RCM warns too many women still missing out on vital mental health support
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is marking Maternal Mental Health Week by urging faster action to improve mental health support while they are pregnant and in the months after birth. Six months ago, the RCM launched its Perinatal Mental Health Roadmap – a resource which is helping shape policy conversations and strengthening calls for urgent action to tackle the postcode […]
RCM member awarded £12,500 after slipping in theatre
A midwife suffered an injury when she slipped over on liquid in theatre has been awarded £12,500 with support from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The member, who works for a London trust, was hurt in the incident in August 2022. The trust’s insurers refused to negotiate a settlement. As a result, the member accessed RCM legal services and was supported throughout […]
“It made all the difference”: RCM support helps member win fair pay outcome
Support from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) helped an experienced midwife secure the correct Band 6 pay point after she was placed too low on the scale in a new role – highlighting the difference union support can make when members need it most. The midwife was appointed to a new Band 6 post but […]
Maternity services in Wales: what the parties are promising
Election season always brings a flurry of promises and it’s our job at RCM Cymru to go through every manifesto carefully and ask: what does this actually mean for midwives, for maternity support workers and for the women and families they care for every day in Wales? One of the things that struck me most was how many parties […]
Isle of Man RCM members urged to have their say on three-year pay offer
Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members working in the Isle of Man are being urged to have their say as a consultation opens today on a three-year pay offer from Manx Care. The RCM, alongside other staff side unions, has been in collective negotiations with Manx Care, facilitated by the Manx Industrial Relations Service (MIRS), […]
Celebrating the best of RCM activism: Branch Activist Awards 2026 winners announced
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has celebrated the passion and impact of its members at this year’s Branch Activist Awards, recognising the incredible work happening across branches to strengthen the voice of midwives and maternity support workers. Now in its second year, the awards were opened up to nominations from across the RCM, shining a spotlight […]
From headlines to the House of Lords: RCM ramps up pressure on Government over graduate job crisis
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has driven the issue of newly qualified midwives (NQMs) job crisis to the heart of national political debate, following a high-profile discussion in the House of Lords this week. The debate saw the Government claim there is no staffing shortfall in midwifery, but rather a “misalignment” between available roles and demand […]
“Midwifery cannot keep being left out” – The RCM criticises UK Government workforce announcement
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned that midwifery has been overlooked again after the profession was left out of a major UK Government announcement aimed at widening access to healthcare careers. The Health Secretary has announced a series of measures to break down barriers into healthcare for people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including 2,000 […]