What all midwives need to know about signs and symptoms of peripartum cardiac disease – part 1
On demand webinars
on demand webinars Catch up on previous webinars with access to i-learn modules, MIDIRS search packs and additional resources. On demand webinars are for RCM members only and suitable for MCAs/MSWs, student midwives and midwives. 2026 webinars Digital symposium Session 1 Journey to digital: The Northern Ireland story. Zoe Meneilly, Clinical Manager Maternity & Gynaecology […]
Activist Training
Activist training The access to free learning and development is one of the greatest benefits for our RCM activists. It is a requirement of accreditation as a RCM steward, learning representative or health and safety representative to undertake training in order to carry out the role effectively. This content is for Activists Introductory courses Specialist […]
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) poster
Activist roles
Activist guidelines This content is for Members and Activists Activist roles Workplace representatives Workplace representatives are the backbone of the RCM. Without them, the RCM would struggle to provide the services that midwives need. Representing and supporting members is a demanding role, which carries with it hard work and serious responsibilities, but we’ll give you […]
Running your AGM
Running your AGM Each branch must hold an AGM for all members each year. This should be held where possible in January to enable the election of branch officers, workplace representatives and MSW advocates for the year ahead and to sign off the annual statement of receipts and payments, and the annual branch review before […]
Running your branch
Running your branch RCM branches are the base unit for member democracy and involvement. Running an effective branch means that members know who their branch activists are and how they can get involved irrespective of whether they are an activist or not. This content is for Activists Running a successful branch Branch guidance Useful resources […]
St David’s Day Conference: Back with a bang! Celebrating inclusivity in maternity
Our St David’s Day conference is back in 2024 with an exhilarating line up. After last year’s theme of inspiring future midwives in Wales, this year we wanted to be even more inclusive, and discussed with our members what the theme should be, and we landed on inclusivity in maternity. Our home for the day […]
Breast feeding workers
When you work in maternity services, people would understandably expect your workplace to be the one of the most supportive around all things pregnancy and breastfeeding. Yet a recent RCM survey of health and safety reps found this to be very far from the truth. As midwives and MSWs, we all know the scientific evidence […]
Changing legislation can start with changing our culture and environment
For the STUC Women’s Conference RCM Board member Cher Dougan shares how important it is to advocate for change but how that can come in different ways including but not limited to putting motions forward to change legislation. I had the great pleasure of attending the STUC Women’s Conference at Glasgow Central Hotel. I had […]