Closer collaboration needed to tackle stark inequalities revealed in latest Saving Babies’ Lives report says RCM
Improving maternity outcomes must be a national priority across all UK governments, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in response to the latest Saving Babies’ Lives progress report, from Sands and Tommy’s joint policy unit. The RCM is calling for urgent, coordinated action to address persistent inequalities and prevent avoidable deaths. The report states […]
Government announces pay award for RCM members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has issued a cautious welcome to the news that the governments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have accepted the pay recommendations from the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) in full. The RCM says while it believes its hard-working members deserve more, the 3.6% is a ‘small improvement’ on […]
Shifting the Tides – Changing the Culture of Health and Safety in Maternity Care
As I reflect on my journey as a Health and Safety Representative, I can see how far I have come, even when the steps have felt small. Small changes can lead to powerful transformations, and health and safety roles create safer, more supportive environments. It’s not without its challenges, yet, through it all, I have […]
Early Career Midwife : Support a positive culture for the future webinar
Event Details Date: 7 October 2025 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 85 Registration: Open Book Now
Early Career Midwives values webinar
Event Details Date: 28 October 2025 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Capacity: 50 Available spaces: 32 Registration: Open Book Now
Equitable bereavement care: culturally responsive midwifery in perinatal loss
Event Details Date: 24 September 2025 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Capacity: 150 Available spaces: 150 Registration: Open Book Now
RCM Launches new Research and Development Strategy for 2025–2027
Research can sometimes feel like a foreign country, but it underpins everything that we, as midwives and maternity support workers, do as part of our everyday role. Research underpins good maternity care – understanding and reducing inequalities, improving outcomes, even improving the way we work as part of multidisciplinary teams, all rely on research. If […]
UKMCS Midwives’ symposium 2025
Event Details Date: 2 October 2025 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Capacity: 400 Available spaces: 400 Registration: Open Book Now
RCM calls for clearer guidance and better support around fetal movement following SANDS research
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling for renewed focus on how concerns about baby movements during pregnancy are addressed in maternity care, in response to the publication of a learning report led by baby loss charity SANDS and King’s College London. The project sought to understand the challenges in sharing information and guidance about baby movements and what needs to […]
Quality and Standards
Quality and Standards Quality and standards refer to the principles, practices and guidelines that ensure the care provided to women and birthing people, and their babies is safe, effective, and of the highest possible standard. The quality of midwifery care reflects the overall effectiveness of the care provided and is based on the principles that […]