‘Improving pay part of solution to recruitment and retention crisis,’ RCM tells Pay Review Body
‘Paying staff fairly and valuing the skilled work they do is an important part of the solution to the maternity staffing crisis.’ That’s what the RCM has told the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) this week, in its written evidence submission for the 2025/26 pay round for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The RCM is […]
Increased tuition fees will fuel shortage of midwives, warns RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned the Government that the increase of 3.1% in tuition fees, announced today, could exacerbate the existing crisis that is already seeing student midwives being forced out of their chosen career due to financial pressures. Although the uplift is matched with a 3.1% increase in maintenance loans, this […]
Inspiring Activists share what drives them to support RCM members
Stories of bargaining for better terms and conditions, improving wellbeing through branch initiatives, supporting members experiencing unfair treatment, and wins on the regrading of roles where all shared as RCM Activists gathered for the RCM’s Annual Activists Conference South this week. ‘Everybody in: Your place in the RCM’ was the theme of this year’s conference […]
Sustainability in maternity
What all midwives need to know about signs and symptoms of peripartum cardiac disease – part 2
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 Understanding the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks before, during and after pregnancy The consumption of alcohol-free and […]
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 […]