In person
18 November 2026, 8.30AM - 4.30PM
Address: Quincentenary Conference Centre, 10 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DH
If you have queries about an event please email events@rcm.org.uk
This yearās themeĀ Standing Up for the Midwifery Community,Ā celebrates the power of connection, collaboration, and the shared journey through maternity care. The conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with colleagues from across Scotland, meet the RCM team, and strengthen professional networks.
Join us to connect with colleagues from across maternity services in Scotland, meet the RCM team, and expand your professional network.
| 08.30 | Registration with tea/coffee and exhibitors
Ā |
| 09.00 | Welcome and introduction
Jaki Lambert, Country Director Royal College of Midwives Scotland Ā |
| 09.05 | Angela Constance Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care
with Q&A session Ā |
| 09.30 | Standing up for the midwifery community
Jaki Lambert, Country Director Royal College of Midwives Scotland Ā |
| 09.40 | Independent review of maternity services – An overview of the review
methodology and opportunities for maternity professionals to contribute Professor Christine McCourt, Professor of maternal and child health, Centre for Maternal, Reproductive and Child Health, City St Georgeās, University of London and Chair, Independent Review of Maternity Services in Scotland |
| 10.00 | Births in midwifery units in Scotland and the rest of the UK. Whatās
changed since 2016 and why does this matter? Rachel Rowe, DPhil, Professor of Maternity Services Research, Head of the UK Midwifery Study System (UKMidSS) Ā |
| 10.30 | Shaping the future of clinical midwifery education: Key survey findings
Susanne Morrison and Keya Smith co-chairs Scottish Educators Network Ā |
| 10.40 | Celebrating success
Gill Walton Chief Executive Officer, Chief Midwiffe and General Secretary, Royal College of Midwives Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Student of the Year AwardĀ sponsored by MIDIRS Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Activist of the Year Award sponsored by Thompson Solicitors Scotland Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā MSW of the Year Award sponsored by K2 Medical Systems Ltd Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Aspiring Leader Award sponsored by Scottish Government |
| 11.10 | Tea/coffee and exhibition |
| 11.30 | Flash talks
Short, engaging presentations showcasing innovative practice, quality improvement, research, and developments from across Scotland. Ā |
| 12.35 | Lunch and exhibition |
| 13.30 | Concurrent workshops
Delegates may attend one workshop only and are asked to indicate their preferred choice in advance. Ā The Listen2Baby Toolkit ā how to support improved safety and quality of intermittent auscultation practice Rachel Rowe, DPhil, Professor of Maternity Services Research Head of the UK Midwifery Study System (UKMidSS)
Maternity Care Assistant workshop Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Dr Tom McEwan, Professional Lead Midwife & Principal Educator | Public Services Delivery Scotland Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Liz Miller, Senior Lecturer/Lead Midwife for Education, Programme Lead Cert HE Maternity Care Assistant, University of the West of Scotland Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Heather Bower, Head of Midwifery Education, Royal College of Midwives Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Cher Dougan and Kelly Croudace, co-chairs Scottish Maternity Care Assistant Network Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Varshali Swadi Professional Engagement and Development Lead at Downās Syndrome Scotland Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Jennifer McGeeney Healthcare Training Coordinator at Down Syndrome UK
RCM Interactive film workshop: Our workplace, your birthplace: From awareness to action Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Jane Bekoe, Senior Midwife and Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Royal Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā College of Midwives Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Jess Duerden and Sola Ayodeji, Odd Arts |
| 16.00 | Key things to take away/closing remarks/evaluationĀ |
| 16.15 | Close |
Fees
Free for RCM members to attend.
Non-members £65.00 plus VAT
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