Midwifery Educators
Midwifery educators Without educators, there are no midwives or maternity support workers. Whether in a university or clinical setting, education is at the heart of maternity care ensuring care is evidence based and person centred. The RCM offers a range of resources for members that can support you in your education role. We work with […]
Blogs
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Midwives give 100,000 hours of free labour to the NHS per week to keep England’s maternity services safe says RCM
A survey from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has revealed that midwives across England work around 100,000* extra unpaid hours a week to keep maternity services safe. That’s the message from an RCM survey of its members across England. It paints a deeply worrying picture of workplace conditions and the impact on safety in […]
Election is no excuse to delay already overdue pay rise says RCM
By Election is no excuse to delay already overdue pay rise says RCM on 28 May 2024 NHS Pay Review Body Pay Pay and Agenda For Change RCM RCM Member RCM Wales RCM Branches Welsh Government Government NHS Staff Staffing Levels Midwifery Midwives MSWs – Maternity Support Workers A General Election is no excuse to […]
Contact us direct
CONTACT US DIRECT Contact us directly on the number / email below if you are: Rejoining having previously been a member of the RCM. Changing your membership category. Interested in any of the following Membership types: Working and / or living abroad Internationally Educated and Working in the UK Interested in Maternity & Midwifery 0300-303-0444 […]
Pay in Wales
Pay in Wales The Welsh Government has committed to a Pay Review Body process to determine the steps for the Wales 2024/25 pay process. The RCM will consult members on any pay award offered. We reserve the right to escalate to a pay dispute if the pay award is not acceptable. Scroll for more October […]
Pay in Scotland
Pay in Scotland Pay in Scotland is negotiated through collective bargaining. The RCM, in conjunction with the other trade unions, has submitted a joint broad claim as a basis for beginning negotiations on pay for 2024/2025. A meeting is scheduled to begin discussions with the Cabinet Secretary. Scroll for more The pay offer Our position […]
Health leaders issue urgent advice as cases of whooping cough rise
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM), alongside The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG), and the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) are today issuing advice in a joint statement for parents, carers and healthcare professionals on whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis. The latest […]
General Election 2024 — where do things stand in this election campaign?
The UK general election campaign is now well underway, even if we are still less than halfway through it, and the RCM is off to a flying start in putting your interests front and centre. We are pitching to candidates and the parties the ideas we know would deliver big improvements in maternity services. You […]
RCM Members Portal – My RCM Support
My RCM Support The RCM provides a range of workplace support to members, through workplace representatives, branch officers and MSW advocates. If you’re in need of assistance, please reach out to the contacts below. Your contacts Workplace Representatives No data was found Branch Officers Stephanie AGM Chairperson Branch: AGM Test Branch Stephanie AGM Treasurer Branch: […]