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RCM calls on CQC to seek partnership, not punishment, in regulation
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called for a new approach in hospital inspections, following an apology from the Interim Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the implementation of their new regulatory approach. In ...
What the King's Speech means for RCM members and the women they care for
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed elements of The King's Speech today saying it has ‘helpfully unveiled more of the new Government’s direction’. Importantly the RCM says it has signalled updates to trade union legislation that ...
RCM members elect new President
‘I will represent every member no matter their background or their role’ that’s the message from Sophie Russell the new President of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). RCM members voted for Sophie to become the newly elected President of ...
RCM highlights midwives role in genomics during Genomic Conversation Week
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says midwives are already by default practicing genomics in their day-to-day practice as it launches a new i-learn module to better support its members when it comes to genomics in maternity care. Using genomic ...RCM calls on political parties ‘invest now to build a profession that's fit for the future’
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said that, if politicians are serious about improving maternity care, they need to ensure there are strong foundations on which to build a midwifery profession that’s fit for the future.Consultation opened on job evaluation matching profiles for midwifery bands
The NHS Job Evaluation Group is currently consulting on proposed revisions to the job evaluation matching profile for midwifery - bands 4, 5 and 6. This follows calls from the RCM who have highlighted that the current profiles haven’t been reviewed ...Welsh maternity team recognised for tackling inequalities in maternity care
A maternity team in Wales have been recognised for their work in tackling inequalities and improving maternity care for pregnant women with learning disabilities and difficulty with everyday activities.Titanic Belfast illuminated purple to recognise RCM members on International Day of the Midwife
In a first for midwives across Northern Ireland, the world-leading visitor attraction, Titanic Belfast, will be illuminated purple to mark International Day of the Midwife (IDM) on Sunday 5 May.
RCM launches snap poll for members in Northern Ireland
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling all its members in Northern Ireland to take part in its snap poll on additional hours worked which launches today.