RCM backs faster midwife access – but warns against widening inequalities
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new NHS England initiative that allows women to use an online tool to refer themselves to their local maternity services – cutting out the need to see a GP first. It aims to speed up access to crucial booking in appointments and has already been used […]
RCM welcomes ‘glimmers of hope’ for graduating midwives
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed news that funding has been unlocked to get newly- qualified midwives into their first job. Following today’s announcement by the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Wes Streeting, NHS England will make ‘top up’ funding available to NHS Trusts to enable them to take on […]
Coleg Brenhinol y Bydwragedd yn hyrwyddo’r Gymraeg mewn gwasanaethau mamolaeth yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol
Gall defnyddio’r Gymraeg mewn gwasanaethau mamolaeth drawsnewid profiadau geni – gan wella canlyniadau i fenywod a theuluoedd. Dyna’r neges y mae Coleg Brenhinol y Bydwragedd (RCM) yn ei chyflwyno i’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol ddydd Gwener 8 Awst, wrth iddo gynnal bore o drafodaeth yn canolbwyntio ar rôl hanfodol y Gymraeg mewn gwasanaethau mamolaeth. Mae’r gallu i […]
RCM champions Welsh language in maternity services at National Eisteddfod
Using Welsh in maternity services can transform birth experiences – improving outcomes for women and families. That’s the message the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is taking to the National Eisteddfod on Friday 8 August, as it hosts a morning of discussion focused on the vital role of the Welsh language in maternity services. The […]
RCM support helps neurodivergent midwife secure workplace adjustments
A neurodivergent midwife who felt unsupported on her role successfully secured workplace adjustments and a renewed confidence in her role with support from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The RCM member in the North of England said she was feeling increasingly unable to practice safely and was finding it difficult to communicate with her […]
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 […]