Cavell looks after the RCM Benevolent Fund and helps midwives and maternity support workers, both working and retired, when they’re going through tough times. This is often due to illness, disability, older age, domestic abuse and the impact of the rise in living costs. As well as providing grants to RCM members, they can also help you check whether you’re entitled to benefits payments, provide you with support with debt and help you manage your money. You can find out more by visiting their website.

The financial support has been a crucial lifeline for many RCM members suffering a personal or financial crisis often due to illness or disability. It has provided midwives and MSWs the means to get out of abusive relationships and it has helped them back on their feet. It has even helped with emergency car repairs. No issue is too small that we can’t help you with.

Whether it’s you, or a colleague, just a little extra help at the right time can transform life. So, we encourage midwives and MSWs who are stressed and struggling because of money worries to get in touch.

Please note: This fund is NOT available to student midwives.