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 […]
RCM support secures £185,000 compensation for midwife injured responding to emergency call
A midwife has been awarded £185,000 in damages with the support of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) after suffering serious injuries while responding to an emergency call at work. The RCM member was injured while working a night shift at a hospital in the North of England. In the early hours, she received an emergency call […]
Royal College of Midwives announces new Honorary Fellows
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed three leaders from across the maternity community as its newest Honorary Fellows, recognising their exceptional contributions to midwifery, maternity care and the wider profession. Honorary Fellowships are among the highest honours awarded by the RCM and recognise individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership and commitment to improving care for women, babies and families. The […]
The week that showed the strength of the maternity community in Wales
In this blog, Julie Richards, Director of RCM Cymru, reflects on the events at the end of February and beginning of March, and the importance of the strength, passion and commitment of the maternity community across Wales at a time when maternity services are in the spotlight. Last week was a defining moment for maternity care […]
Syndeo Band 7 Leadership course London 19 May – 11 June 2026
Event Details Date: 19 May 2026 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Capacity: 14 Available spaces: 14 Registration: Closed Book Now
The time for advocacy is now: the update to the European Directive on midwifery education
A once in a generation opportunity is approaching and midwives need to be part of shaping it. The European Commission is currently reviewing Annex V of Directive 2005/36/EC on Professional Qualifications – the framework that sets the international benchmark for midwifery education, qualification recognition and professional mobility. In the March 2026 edition of MIDIRS Midwifery […]
MIDIRS Journal Club: Ethical complexity in midwifery research and practice
Event Details Date: 24 March 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 50 Registration: Closed Book Now
MIDIRS Journal Club:Preventing burnout in midwifery
Event Details Date: 20 May 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 48 Registration: Closed Book Now
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 […]