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Support in the Storm

By Mira Waligora

8 May, 2026

3 minutes read
RCM Student of the Year award winner Mira Waligora talks through her first few weeks as a Newly Qualified Midwife (NQM) on Labour Ward, the jump from student to autonomous practitioner and how she managed to overcome the hurdles she faced as she gained confidence in her role.

Blog

Maternity services in Wales: what the parties are promisingĀ 

By Julie Richards, RCM Cymru DirectorĀ 

29 April, 2026

3 minutes read

Blog

Reflecting on the RCM’s first Digital Symposium

By Doris Hayford

23 April, 2026

2 minutes read
On 16 April, the RCM hosted our very first Digital Symposium which invited innovators, leaders and digital midwives from across the UK to gather and discuss how to shape the future of digital midwifery. In this blog, Doris reflects on it’s successes and main takeaways.

Blog

Black Maternal Health Week: Why maternal awareness must move beyond recognition of disparities to meaningful, sustained action

By Janet Fyle, RCM Professional Policy Advisor, and Malko Adan, Senior Midwifery Lecturer

22 April, 2026

2 minutes read

Blog

Scottish election manifestos, where we’ve secured alignment for midwifery

By Jaki Lambert, RCM Scotland Director

21 April, 2026

3 minutes read

Blog

Super Tuesday: Standing together for safer maternity care

31 March, 2026

4 minutes read
Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), reflects on a pivotal week for maternity services, as ā€œSuper Tuesdayā€ brings together national conversations, frontline voices and renewed momentum for change.
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