RCM expresses disappointment at Government’s ‘lacklustre’ response to maternity safety report
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has expressed its disappointment at the long-awaited Government response to Dr Bill Kirkup’s report into maternity services at East Kent University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The response, delivered as a written statement to the House of Commons by Health Minister Maria Caufield, comes almost six months after the publication […]
Midwives in Northern Ireland vote yes to industrial action
In a clear demonstration of their anger and frustration midwife and maternity support worker (MSW) members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have voted to taking industrial action over pay in Northern Ireland. In a formal ballot that closed today over nine out of ten (93.9%) voted for industrial action short of a strike, […]
RCM moves to accept Welsh Government pay offer following member consultation
Midwife and maternity support worker (MSW) members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have rejected the Welsh Government’s pay offer. The result comes in an RCM consultation on the offer that closed yesterday. In the two-week online consultation just under a third (32.3%) of eligible members voted, with 82% rejecting the offer and 17.79% […]
All health unions must be brought into pay negotiations says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says that any negotiations around NHS pay must be with all health unions. The statement follows an announcement late yesterday that the Government are set to enter into pay negotiations with the Royal College of Nursing. Dr Suzanne Tyler, Executive Director, Trade Union at the RCM, said: “This divide […]
RCM to consult its members on the latest Scottish Government pay offer
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will be moving to consult its members on the latest Scottish Government pay offer announced today. The deal will mean most midwives – depending on where they are on the pay scale – will get a consolidated pay rise of around 6.5% for the 2023/24 pay year, on top […]
RCM to consult its members on Welsh Government pay offer
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is consulting its members in Wales on the Welsh Government’s pay offer. The online consultation opens today and closes on 27 February. It follows a pause on planned strike action by RCM midwife and maternity support worker (MSW) members that was set for 7 February. The RCM will be […]
RCM recommends its members vote yes as industrial action ballot opens in Northern Ireland
Strike action set for 7 February by Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members across Wales has been paused following a new pay offer from the Welsh Government. The RCM will also be suspending action short of a strike planned for 7-14 February. The RCM will now be moving quickly to consult its midwife and maternity […]
RCM pauses Wales strike action to consult members on new pay offer
Strike action set for 7 February by Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members across Wales has been paused following a new pay offer from the Welsh Government. The RCM will also be suspending action short of a strike planned for 7-14 February. The RCM will now be moving quickly to consult its midwife and maternity […]
RCM warns of worsening maternity crisis as senior midwife survey shows services at boiling point
The maternity crisis we warned about is here. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as a survey of UK senior midwives says they are relying significantly on the goodwill of staff working extra hours to ensure safe services. The finding comes from a survey of directors and heads of midwifery (DoM/HoM) […]
Midwives announce dates for strike action in Wales
Midwife and maternity support worker (MSW) members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) working in the NHS in Wales will take strike action from 8am to 4pm on 7 February. They will also be taking industrial action short of a strike by claiming payment for any overtime worked in the week following strike action. […]