Safety

National safety initiatives Safer staffing Fetal surveillance Solution series

Solution series

Solution Series The RCM wants to support its members – and maternity services – build on the good practice taking place across the country. We created the Solution Series to do just that, to share that good practice and support teams to apply it in their own service. This content is included in your RCM […]

Perinatal mental health

Perinatal mental health During pregnancy, and up to one year after birth, one in five women will experience mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to more severe illness. Midwives and MSWs play a vital role in identifying the signs of poor mental health and supporting women who experience it during pregnancy. Strengthening perinatal […]

Personal injury claims service

Personal injury claims Starting a personal injury claim can seem daunting, but experts are on hand to answer any questions you may have. This content is included in your RCM Membership This content is for RCM Members only A personal injury refers to harm caused to an individual, either physically or mentally, due to incidents […]

Health and safety

Health, Safety and wellbeing We know that maternity care is an incredible but demanding job. Our personal and working life can affect our mental and physical health and it can be difficult to address our wellbeing when we’re not sure where to turn for help. This section of the website is dedicated to sharing useful […]

Caring for you

Caring for you Healthy and well rested midwives, maternity support workers and students are at the heart of providing safe, high-quality care for women and their families. Putting your heart into maternity care starts with Caring for You. This content is included in your RCM Membership This content is for RCM Members only The Charter […]

Agenda for change

Agenda for Change Pay, terms and conditions Pay, terms and conditions for the majority of NHS staff are harmonised into one package, called Agenda for Change. The RCM is committed to nationally agreed terms and conditions and believes that Agenda for Change is the most fair, transparent and equitable system. Agenda for Change is supported […]

NHS pay

nhs pay England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland

Crown dependencies

Northern Ireland

Your local RCM Northern ireland The RCM Northern Ireland is your trade union and professional organisation. We work for midwives, midwifery students and maternity support workers (MSWs) to support you in every aspect of your career from pay and employment conditions to professional development. We also work to ensure that the voices of midwives and […]