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RCM calls for action on staffing shortages and protecting pregnant migrant women in TUC Women’s Conference motions
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says the Government must fix England’s maternity staffing shortages which are hitting the safety of care, choice for women, and staff wellbeing. The call comes in an RCM motion to the TUC Women’s Conference ...![RCM calls on England members to record unpaid hours and staffing levels in quick survey](/media/2246/midwives.png?center=0.32710280373831774,0.49618320610687022&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116510000000)
RCM calls on England members to record unpaid hours and staffing levels in quick survey
Overstretched and under-resourced maternity services are putting enormous pressures on midwives and maternity support workers (MSW) as they strive to deliver safe care says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). This is leaving many burnt-out ...![RCM calls on members to sign and send a letter to the Prime Minister calling for better pay](/media/3140/letter-writing.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131973813380000000)
RCM calls on members to sign and send a letter to the Prime Minister calling for better pay
Health unions, including the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), are calling on their members to sign and send a letter to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The letter calls for Rishi Sunak to meet with health unions to resolve the current pay disputes ...![Have your say on Northern Ireland pay says RCM to members as pay consultation opens](/media/6401/northern-ireland-have-your-say-on-pay-2.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779860000000)
Have your say on Northern Ireland pay says RCM to members as pay consultation opens
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling on its members in Northern Ireland to make their voices heard over pay. The College is consulting its members in Northern Ireland on whether they are willing to take industrial action over their ...![RCM action leads to positive step forward on pension abatement rules affecting retired midwives](/media/3649/pay-ni.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=132187257900000000)
RCM action leads to positive step forward on pension abatement rules affecting retired midwives
Efforts by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) urging the Government to extend the temporary suspension of abatement rules affecting retired midwives in England have taken a positive step forward.![RCM calls for better support for new midwives to improve retention rates](/media/5527/preceptorship_cover-art.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779460000000)
RCM calls for better support for new midwives to improve retention rates
A call for more and better support for newly qualified midwives (NQM) has come from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in a statement today. This support - called preceptorship – aids the move of NQMs into their first job in midwifery.![More flexible working will support staff retention says RCM](/media/6223/flexible-working-line-manager-and-staff-guides-covers.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543779790000000)
More flexible working will support staff retention says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is encouraging more flexible working to support better retention of midwives and maternity support workers (MSW). The RCM statement comes as the NHS Staff Council publish new guidance on flexible working ...![RCM calls for urgent Government action on midwifery shortages](/media/6214/bl-maternity-appgs.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779780000000)
RCM calls for urgent Government action on midwifery shortages
A step change is needed from the Government to once and for all end the longstanding and chronic midwifery shortages in England says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).![Upcoming NHS pension changes will affect retired staff who come back to work in the NHS](/media/3515/pension.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=132104231240000000)
Upcoming NHS pension changes will affect retired staff who come back to work in the NHS
Midwives who retire and return from the 1995 section of the NHS Pension scheme in England and Wales will in the future benefit from changes to the 16hr rule. It has been agreed that the process to permanently remove that rule be started. The 16hr ...![RCM raises its voice on pay at regional rallies](/media/6165/teri-mason-rally.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543779760000000)