From headlines to the House of Lords: RCM ramps up pressure on Government over graduate job crisis

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has driven the issue of newly qualified midwives (NQMs) job crisis to the heart of national political debate, following a high-profile discussion in the House of Lords this week. The debate saw the Government claim there is no staffing shortfall in midwifery, but rather a “misalignment” between available roles and demand […]
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
RCM warns of ‘deeply concerning’ impact as newly qualified midwives in Wales face job uncertainty

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has expressed concern following news that newly qualified midwives in Wales have been advised that there is a delay in the opening of midwifery streamlining, leading to the possibility of fewer vacancies for newly qualified healthcare students in Wales this summer. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has communicated to healthcare students that there will not […]
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
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
Student midwives celebration day
Student midwives celebration day The focus of the day (15 June) is on supporting our student midwife members and to share information. The RCM is encouraging all RCM branches and members to work together to host local events in their workplaces. If you have any ideas for your branch speak to your branch officers and […]
Learn and Apply Day: Advancing Equity in Diabetes and Pregnancy for Black Women
Event Details Date: 30 April 2026 Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 100 Registration: Closed Book Now
Understanding the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks before, during and after pregnancy
Event Details Date: 12 May 2026 Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 84 Registration: Open Book Now
NHS Pensions webinar
Event Details Date: 3 March 2026 Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 50 Registration: Closed Book Now
