In this blog, RCM Director for Scotland Jaki Lambert reflects on the launch of our Scotland Manifesto and the powerful message at its heart: safe staffing equals safe care. Drawing on the voices of midwives, maternity care assistants, students and leaders from across Scotland, Jaki sets out why this campaign belongs to members – and why now is the time for change.

As we witness Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on 6 February, the Royal College of Midwives urges the UK  government to ensure that all FGM survivors can access and receive the care, dignity and support they need and deserve.  

Lorna Forshaw, RCM Health and Safety Representative and frontline midwife, shares her experience of attending Parliament to speak about the urgent need for investment in maternity infrastructure.

Evidence-based lifestyle support and healthy weight management has been Slimming World’s mission since 1969. Alexandra Clark, Registered Nutritionist at Slimming World, shares updates from the organisation: how they’re adapting to the changing weight management landscape, the latest in nutrition science and their refreshed policy for pregnant members.