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 […]
“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 […]
Diabetes – Engaging in meaningful conversations with women living with diabetes
Event Details Date: 2 July 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Capacity: 120 Available spaces: 120 Registration: Open Book Now
The RCM says Women’s Health Strategy is a missed opportunity on maternity care
The Royal College of Midwives has expressed deep disappointment at the Government’s renewed Women’s Health Strategy, describing it as a missed opportunity to address maternity services. The RCM’s Chief Executive, Gill Walton said: “We are deeply disappointed that maternity services do not feature as a headline priority in today’s renewed Women’s Health Strategy. This is […]
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
Syndeo Band 7 leadership course – Manchester
Event Details Date: 13 October 2026 Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Capacity: 14 Available spaces: 12 Registration: Closed Book Now
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 […]
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
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: 13 May 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 50 Registration: Closed Book Now