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. 2025 webinars Physical activity in pregnancy: July 2025 This webinar explores the topic of physical activity in pregnancy and ways […]

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 […]

RCM Activists Hub

activists hub Activist roles Activist training Running your branch AGMs Membership lists Branch resources RCM Essentials Learning rep workshops Health and safety rep guidance Cavell Quilter Stewards Forum

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Branch templates

Resources for branches Templates and themed poster templates for RCM events in your workplace, plus template documents to promote branch activity in the workplace. This content is for Activists Branch changes Templates Posters Guidance Application to open an RCM branch Application to merge RCM branches Application to affiliate RCM branches Branch meeting agenda (incl. AGM) […]

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 […]