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Supporting Newly Qualified Midwife employment: What the RCM is doing

By Fiona Gibb

17 July, 2025

4 minutes read
The recent RCM survey shed light on just how many midwifery graduates are worried about securing employment and although the current situation is deeply concerning, we want to be clear: the need for midwives has not gone away. Fiona Gibb talks through what the RCM is doing to help.

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What the 10-year plan means for maternity services

By Stuart Bonar

10 July, 2025

3 minutes read
Last week saw the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care unveil their ambitious 10-year plan for England’s NHS, though we may have to wait a little longer to know what the future holds for maternity services. The plan, Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England, has been months in the making and follows widespread consultation with staff, patient advocacy groups, charities, trade unions, and the general public.

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Changes to newborn bloodspot screening

24 June, 2025

3 minutes read

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Latest NMC report reveals concerning snapshot of why midwives are leaving the registerĀ 

By Heather Bower

18 June, 2025

3 minutes read

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A blueprint for change in Scotland’s health and care?

By Jaki Lambert, RCM’s Director for Scotland,

18 June, 2025

3 minutes read
Jaki Lambert, the RCM’s Director for Scotland, takes a look at two new frameworks for health and care delivery and what they mean for the midwifery community.

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What the new NHS role profiles mean for you

By Joanne Kaye

3 June, 2025

3 minutes read
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