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 […]

Pay in England

Pay in England The RCM has submitted written and oral evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2024/25 pay round. As in previous years, we highlighted the impact that delays in publishing the remit letter by the Westminster Government has on the morale and motivation of midwives and MSWs. Health Secretary starts the […]

Safer staffing

Safer staffing A shortage of midwives and other staff working within maternity services compromises safety for women and their babies. Midwives, MSWs and MCAs are committed to providing the highest standards of care for women, but addressing the shortfall is possible and must be a priority for governments and local providers.  This content is included […]

Northern Ireland

Your local RCM Northern ireland The RCM Northern Ireland is your trade union and professional organisation. We work for midwives, midwifery students and maternity support workers (MSWs) to support you in every aspect of your career from pay and employment conditions to professional development. We also work to ensure that the voices of midwives and […]

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 […]

Student Midwifery Society Network

midwifery society network The RCM Midwifery Society (MidSoc) Network is a community of MidSocs from across the UK, designed to support communication and collaboration. By joining the network, your MidSoc can access additional resources and input into how we support and celebrate you.  This network has now launched and you can join it by filling […]

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 […]