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4 June, 2025

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Tribute to Professor Tim Draycott

27 November, 2025

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You are not immune, but you are not alone

25 November, 2025

2 minutes read
With the focus of this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign on the growing and often invisible threat of online abuse, RCM Chief Executive Gill Walton explains why the College takes part in 16 Days – and what we can do to support the midwifery community and women in our care.

Victory for MSWs in Wales as fairer pay deal delivers long-overdue recognition

By Rachel Burn

24 November, 2025

2 minutes read
On Maternity Support Workers Day, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru is celebrating a long-awaited deal which will bring pay rises for maternity support workers (MSWs) in Wales. 

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