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 […]
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Guernsey’s changing demographic could add complexity to maternity services, warns RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has praised the state of maternity services in Guernsey but has called on the Bailiwick to continue to invest in them so they continue to meet the needs of the island’s population. Releasing its Guernsey State of Maternity Services report today, the RCM has found that, although the number […]
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 […]
Consultation opened on job evaluation matching profiles for midwifery bands 7 and above
Earlier this year the RCM consulted on revisions to the job evaluation matching profile for midwifery – bands 4, 5 and 6. Now the NHS Job Evaluation Group is consulting on proposed revisions for midwifery – bands 7 and above. This follows calls from the RCM having highlighted that the current profiles haven’t been reviewed […]
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 […]
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust receives award for its outstanding triage service
The maternity assessment unit at the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for its maternity triage system. The Safety and Quality of Care award recognises an individual or team which has developed or led a specific project, change or innovation in practice with proven […]