RCM response to Health Secretary’s ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS improvement

A renewed focus on improvement of outcomes and safety has been welcomed by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) – but the College has urged the Government to see beyond waiting list reduction as a measure of success. Birte Harlev-Lam, Executive Director Midwife at the RCM, said: “Countless reports and inspections have consistently shown what […]

Increased tuition fees will fuel shortage of midwives, warns RCM

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned the Government that the increase of 3.1% in tuition fees, announced today, could exacerbate the existing crisis that is already seeing student midwives being forced out of their chosen career due to financial pressures. Although the uplift is matched with a 3.1% increase in maintenance loans, this […]

Latest CQC State of Care report must prompt urgent action, says RCM

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has again called on the Government and NHS England to take urgent action to resolve and remedy the challenges faced by maternity services. The RCM was reacting to the Care Quality Commission’s latest State of Care report, released today. Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the RCM, said: “So much […]

RCM Wales wins prestigious anti-racism award from Diverse Cymru

The RCM Wales team has been presented with the Silver Award by the Diverse Cymru Cultural Competence scheme for higher level of competence and embedding into practice. The scheme has provided a framework to address all areas of this work with Health Boards and HEIs, and work towards fulfilling RCM’s contributions to the Anti-Racist Wales […]

Action urgently needed to eliminate disparities in maternal health

Expressing shock and sorrow at the unacceptable disparities and maternal outcomes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic women is not enough: we all must act. This is the call from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it launches Decolonising Midwifery Practice. The position statement sets out what is needed to support maternity services and […]

Derby student midwife wins prestigious award for leadership qualities

A “shining star” student midwife from the University of Derby has won the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) prestigious Student Midwife of the Year award for her work as an ambassador for midwifery students. Kayty Richards, who is neurodiverse and has a young family, was nominated for the award after demonstrating courage in standing up for […]

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