RCM Cymru brings maternity safety agenda to TUC Congress
RCM Cymru has taken its campaign for safe staffing and cultural competency to TUC Cymru Congress, tabling two motions calling for urgent action on the issues that matter most to midwives and the women they care for. Around 28,000 babies are born in Wales every year. Yet services remain under sustained pressure and too many women – […]
RCM Cymru pays tribute to activist Stacey Keane “who has left an indelible mark” on the organisation
RCM Cymru has paid tribute to Stacey Keane, a much-loved midwife and activist, who has sadly died. Stacey, from Cwm Taf Morgannwg, was at the forefront of the fight for fairness, dignity and justice in the workplace throughout her career. As a former RCM Workplace rep she stood alongside countless members – at the bargaining table, in negotiations and […]
Maternal Mental Health Week: RCM warns too many women still missing out on vital mental health support
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is marking Maternal Mental Health Week by urging faster action to improve mental health support while they are pregnant and in the months after birth. Six months ago, the RCM launched its Perinatal Mental Health Roadmap – a resource which is helping shape policy conversations and strengthening calls for urgent action to tackle the postcode […]
RCM member awarded £12,500 after slipping in theatre
A midwife suffered an injury when she slipped over on liquid in theatre has been awarded £12,500 with support from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The member, who works for a London trust, was hurt in the incident in August 2022. The trust’s insurers refused to negotiate a settlement. As a result, the member accessed RCM legal services and was supported throughout […]
“It made all the difference”: RCM support helps member win fair pay outcome
Support from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) helped an experienced midwife secure the correct Band 6 pay point after she was placed too low on the scale in a new role – highlighting the difference union support can make when members need it most. The midwife was appointed to a new Band 6 post but […]
Isle of Man RCM members urged to have their say on three-year pay offer
Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members working in the Isle of Man are being urged to have their say as a consultation opens today on a three-year pay offer from Manx Care. The RCM, alongside other staff side unions, has been in collective negotiations with Manx Care, facilitated by the Manx Industrial Relations Service (MIRS), […]
Celebrating the best of RCM activism: Branch Activist Awards 2026 winners announced
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has celebrated the passion and impact of its members at this year’s Branch Activist Awards, recognising the incredible work happening across branches to strengthen the voice of midwives and maternity support workers. Now in its second year, the awards were opened up to nominations from across the RCM, shining a spotlight […]
From headlines to the House of Lords: RCM ramps up pressure on Government over graduate job crisis
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has driven the issue of newly qualified midwives (NQMs) job crisis to the heart of national political debate, following a high-profile discussion in the House of Lords this week. The debate saw the Government claim there is no staffing shortfall in midwifery, but rather a “misalignment” between available roles and demand […]
“Midwifery cannot keep being left out” – The RCM criticises UK Government workforce announcement
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned that midwifery has been overlooked again after the profession was left out of a major UK Government announcement aimed at widening access to healthcare careers. The Health Secretary has announced a series of measures to break down barriers into healthcare for people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including 2,000 […]
Thousands of midwives and maternity support workers sign letter to Health Secretary
More than 5,500 Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members have added their voice to a joint call from NHS workers for fair pay and fair pay structure, underlining the strength of feeling and determination from the midwifery community. The joint open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care calls for the government to make improvements to its 3.3% pay award by committing meaningful funding towards structural pay reform negotiations on the NHS agenda for change pay […]