‘Women and babies deserve better’: The Royal College of Midwives in Scotland demands Government take urgent action with safe staffing campaign.
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has launched a safe staffing campaign and manifesto, calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to address critical challenges putting women, babies and staff at risk. The manifesto, which was launched in Edinburgh this week, sets out seven clear priorities that the RCM says are essential to ensuring every woman and […]
RCM members in Scotland receive pay boost
Midwives and MSWs in Scotland will receive a pay boost after inflation protection negotiated by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) was triggered. Members will receive an extra 0.15% on top of their pay rise for 2025-26, bringing the total increase to 4.4%, backdated to 1 April. The RCM and the Scottish Terms and Conditions […]
‘Enough is enough’: Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to take urgent action with safe staffing campaign
Crucial campaign launched at Westminster this week The RCM has set out five clear priorities which will improve maternity safety – and is calling on Health Secretary Wes Streeting to act now The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling on the Government to take urgent action to address chronic staffing shortages in maternity services that are putting […]
Midwives’ trusted role is vital to improving vaccine uptake in pregnancy, RCM tells national webinar
Midwives play a critical role in supporting women and families to make informed decisions about vaccination in pregnancy – but they need adequate time, training and resources to support this work, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) highlighted in a national webinar. Speaking at a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) webinar on maternal vaccinations, Clare […]
Royal College of Midwives backs whole-system approach to maternity safety in new national care bundle
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new Maternity Care Bundle published by NHS England, aimed at improving maternity safety, reducing maternal deaths and serious illness, and tackling inequalities in care across England. The RCM was closely involved in the development of the bundle, working alongside NHS England, frontline clinicians, service users, Royal Colleges, regulators, professional bodies and charities. The […]
AI and automation helping midwives spend more time with women
Midwives are using automation to help manage referrals and appointments, slashing admin time and freeing them up to spend more time with women. One NHS trust has introduced an automation programme, using a series of robots to streamline the booking and referrals process, as well as providing notifications of emergency department attendance, ensuring women receive timely care. Another is […]
RCM Awards 2026 shortlist showcases midwives and maternity support workers making a difference across the UK
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has revealed the shortlist for 2026’s RCM Awards, celebrating midwives, maternity support workers, educators, students and multidisciplinary teams whose work is transforming care for women, babies and families across the UK. In total, there are 63 nominees on the shortlist, with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony in London next month. Gill Walton, RCM Chief Executive, […]
Midwifery and maternity leaders congratulated in New Year Honours
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) congratulates midwifery and maternity leaders recognised in the New Year Honours for their outstanding contribution to maternity care. Among those honoured are RCM members whose work has had a profound impact on women, babies and families across the UK, alongside colleagues from across maternity services whose leadership and advocacy has played a key role in strengthening midwifery and maternity care. Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the RCM, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to see […]
Your opportunity to attend the 34th International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress in Lisbon – June 2026
The RCM is offering one full member and one student midwife member the opportunity to win free registration and £1200 to support flight and accommodation costs to attend the 34th International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress in Lisbon in June 2026 as its official blogging partner. The ICM Triennial Congress is one of the […]
A message to all RCM members from our Chief Executive
As the year comes to a close, our Chief Executive Gill Walton has a message for Royal College of Midwives members. It is a moment to reflect on the challenges of the past year, to recognise the extraordinary work happening across maternity services every day, and to say thank you to those who continue to […]