RCM urges members in Scotland to have their say on pay offer

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling on all its members working in the NHS in Scotland to have their say on the pay offer announced last week The call comes as the RCM today opens a three-week consultation with all Agenda for Change (AfC) midwives and maternity care assistants (MCAs) and maternity support […]

RCM welcomes announcement of no separate pay spine for nurses

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the news that the Government will not pursue a separate pay spine for NHS nurses. The RCM described the proposals as ‘divisive and unfair’ when it submitted evidence to the Government’s consultation in 2024 and has been staunchly opposed to the creation of a separate pay scale […]

RCM calls on TUC to tackle racial discrimination and inequalities in the NHS

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging the TUC support its call to eradicate systemic racism faced by global majority NHS staff at this weekend’s Trade Union Congress (TUC) Black Workers’ Conference. The RCM’s motion shines a spotlight on the continued inequities faced by global majority staff, particularly those in ‘bank’ roles, who support […]

Deploying nursing associates in maternity settings risks undermining safety

‘Maternity support workers (MSWs) have been trained to work in maternity settings and nursing associates have been trained to work in nursing settings. One role cannot replace the other.’ That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in a joint statement on the role of Nursing Associates in Maternity is published. The RCM […]

Pay offer arrives for RCM members in Scotland

An above inflation pay offer which meets the RCM’s pay claim has been announced for midwives and maternity care assistants (MCAs) working in the NHS in Scotland The RCM, together with other Scottish trade unions, has negotiated a two-year pay offer with the Scottish Government which crucially contains inflation protection. The offer equates to an […]

RCM calls for urgent investigation into unlawful restraints on pregnant women in prison 

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have written to the Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood, calling for an independent investigation into the reported unlawful use of restraints on pregnant women in prison. The letter follows reports of two women being handcuffed during labour for […]

RCM joins Black Maternal Health Conference

“Listening to the lived experience of Black women who have used our maternity services, learning lessons and sharing that learning will undoubtedly help us to improve outcomes.” That’s the message from The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as they and join The Motherhood Group’s Black Maternal Health Conference in London today (21 March). The RCM […]

New principles will integrate midwifery into the evolving landscape of advanced practice, says RCM

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) welcomes the publication of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) principles for advanced practice, which have been developed to bring clarity and consistency to advanced nursing and midwifery practice across the UK. The principles, which the RCM was instrumental in shaping, for the first time set out the regulator’s […]

RCM supports midwifery practice recommendations in Sheriff Principal report

Following the tragic death of three babies in Scotland and having considered all the information presented at the recent inquiry a report by Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar KC has made 11 recommendations for midwifery practice and maternity service delivery. Among the recommendations are reviewing electronic information records to improve alerts for at-risk women, that all […]

Re-banding and backpay win for maternity support workers

Two skilled and committed maternity support workers (MSW) from the north of England with over 25 years of experience between them have successfully challenged their pay band and won their case with the support of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Working with other MSWs, they have also succeeded in securing seven years’ back pay […]