New Evidence Briefings on Relationship Between Midwifery Staffing and Care Quality Released by the University of Southampton
The University of Southampton has released two new evidence briefings exploring the relationship between midwifery staffing levels and the quality of maternity care. Compiled by researchers from the University’s workforce research group, these briefings provide vital insight into safe staffing in maternity services. The findings will be of interest to maternity professionals, policymakers and service […]
On call proposals scrapped by Trust following RCM ballot result
Confirmation that plans to implement a grossly unfair acute on call rota for midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland have been scrapped has been welcomed by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) The RCM says the U-turn by the Trust is as a result of ‘members collectively standing strong together’ and turning out in their […]
RCM publishes results of pay consultation with members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today published the results of its three-week consultation with eligible members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the 2025/26 pay award of 3.6%. With the majority in each nation – 81.9% in England, 83.5% in Wales and 77.7% in Northern Ireland – saying they found the pay […]
Midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland vote YES to industrial action
Midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland have voted in favour of taking industrial action over proposals for arrangements that would see them being ‘on call’ on their days off. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says its recent ballot of impacted members has resulted in a resounding yes to industrial action with 97.18% voting in […]
RCM Wales yn newid ei enw i RCM Cymru
Mae Coleg Brenhinol y Bydwragedd yng Nghymru (RCM Wales) yn ailfrandio’n swyddogol fel RCM Cymru o 8 Awst 2025. Mae’r newid yn adlewyrchu ymrwymiad yr RCM i’r iaith Gymraeg a’i defnydd ymhlith aelodau’r undeb, a’r menywod a’r teuluoedd Cymraeg eu hiaith sy’n defnyddio gwasanaethau mamolaeth ledled Cymru. Un o’r prif bethau sydd eu hangen i […]
Pioneering Community-Based Trial to Improve Maternal Health for Pregnant Adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study published last month in the Lancet sheds new light on how community-led maternal and newborn care in Sierra Leone has saved lives by bringing care closer to women. In a country with a historically high maternal mortality rate – 40% of which is adolescents (10-19 year olds) – the 2YoungLives trial has made […]
New RCM Director for Northern Ireland
A midwife with over 30 years clinical, academic and strategic midwifery experience has been appointed as the new Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Director for Northern Ireland. Dr Dale Spence has held several midwifery roles throughout her longstanding career including at government level, as Midwifery Officer within the Chief Nursing Officers senior team in Northern […]
New Data Hub for Midwives Announced by the ICM and Direct Relief
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), in partnership with Direct Relief, have announced the launch of a new open-access platform, built to make data about midwives and the midwifery profession accessible. Described as being “built on the legacy of the Global Midwives’ Hub” – a digital data resource for midwives launched by the same organisations […]
New RCM Board members elected
Four new midwives have been elected to join the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Board. Announcing the new Board members the RCM has thanked its members for voting in the recent election. The RCM Board is responsible for the overall direction and setting the strategic objectives of the RCM and is made up entirely of […]
New executive roles bolster College’s drive to be by the side of the midwifery community
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has announced the appointment of two new members to the executive team. Robbie Turner will be joining as Chief Membership Officer and Hannah Leonard as Chief Policy Officer and will work alongside existing Chief Executive Gill Walton and Chief Operating Officer Chris Truman. Gill said of the new appointments: […]