RCM Cymru responds to the Maternity and Neonatal National Assurance Assessment
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has responded to the publication of the Maternity and Neonatal National Assurance Assessment — Paths to Safer Beginnings in Wales — calling for urgent action on staffing after the report identified critical vulnerabilities in services across Wales. RCM’s Director for Wales, Julie Richards, said: “This report echoes what […]
Student midwives celebration day
Student midwives celebration day Student midwives celebration day takes place on 15 June. The focus of the day is on supporting our student midwives 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 […]
Midwifery graduate survey shows one in three haven’t secured a job
A UK-wide survey of newly qualified midwives (NQM) by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has revealed a troubling picture of the employment landscape facing the profession’s newest entrants. Among the respondents who have received their NMC PIN – the professional registration which is necessary to be able to work as a midwife – 31% […]
Learn and Apply Day: Advancing Equity in Diabetes and Pregnancy for Black Women
Event Details Date: 30 April 2026 Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 100 Registration: Closed Book Now
Understanding the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks before, during and after pregnancy
Event Details Date: 12 May 2026 Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 84 Registration: Open Book Now
‘Safe staffing = safe care’: Your voices, your manifesto, your campaign
In this blog, RCM Director for Scotland Jaki Lambert reflects on the launch of our Scotland Manifesto and the powerful message at its heart: safe staffing equals safe care. Drawing on the voices of midwives, maternity care assistants, students and leaders from across Scotland, Jaki sets out why this campaign belongs to members – and […]
Heart Unions Week: When midwives and MSWs speak out, change happens
This Heart Unions Week, we’re celebrating the real difference collective action makes in maternity services. From tackling unfair parking costs and securing uniform equality, to improving workplace safety and winning flexible working appeals, RCM members are proving the power of standing together. These wins show what’s possible when midwives and maternity support workers raise their […]
RCM says real-terms pay cut an “insult” to midwives working 100,000 unpaid hours weekly
The Royal College of Midwives has responded to the Government’s announcement of a 3.3 % pay award for NHS midwives and maternity support workers. Gill Walton, Royal College of Midwives’ Chief Executive and General Secretary said: “The Government has let down midwives and maternity support workers yet again, after months of promises from the Health […]
World-class maternity workers celebrated at Royal College of Midwives Awards
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has celebrated the dedication, skill and compassion of midwives, maternity support workers and students from across the UK at this year’s RCM Awards. The prestigious RCM Awards are held annually and honour outstanding individuals in maternity care who have made a positive impact on women, babies and their families, […]
Pregnancy vaccination team which increased vaccines uptake by 700% wins national award
A perinatal vaccination programme in Dorset has won a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) after increasing vaccination uptake in pregnancy by more than 700%. The Perinatal Vaccination Programme was won in the Excellence in Public Health category at the RCM Awards, held in London on Friday 6 February, following the delivery […]