Representation and organising clinic: case studies
Event Details Date: 25 March 2026 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Capacity: 20 Available spaces: 15 Registration: Open Book Now
Representation and organising clinic: case studies
Event Details Date: 24 February 2026 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Capacity: 20 Available spaces: 14 Registration: Open Book Now
Why I am Joining the RCM Digital Midwives Network Forum
When people think of midwifery, they often picture someone at the bedside supporting women in labour and facilitating births. However, Midwifery is broad and spans across a variety of clinical settings, including homes, clinics, communities, hospital wards, theatres, and a suite of specialities including education, research, patient experience and digital. That is one of the […]
How to develop fundable research questions from the RCM top 10 research priorities
Event Details Date: 20 January 2026 Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 100 Registration: Open Book Now
RCM welcomes parliamentary support for a dedicated midwifery strategy
Labour MP Maya Ellis, stood up in the House of Commons to urge the Government to hold a debate on “a dedicated midwifery strategy that recognises the profession’s unique contribution to maternity care, distinct from nursing.” Earlier this week, RCM Chief Executive Gill Walton wrote to NHS England explaining the RCM’s decision not to participate […]
Partial pay funding falls short for Northern Ireland midwives and MSWs, says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Northern Ireland has expressed extreme disappointment that while some funding has been allocated towards 2025/26 Agenda for Change pay, it represents only around half of what is needed to restore full pay parity for midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs). This follows ongoing concerns raised by the health […]
Activists across the UK unite for first four nations RCM Activists’ Awards
‘Grow, Organise, Participate’ was this year’s theme with 130 delegates descending on Birmingham to celebrate successes, share learning and strengthen the RCM’s activist network. An awards ceremony was held for the first time to recognise those RCM branches going above and beyond to support their members. Sally Morgan, an MSW at Tameside Hospital in Manchester, […]
St David’s Day conference 2026
welcome St. David’s Day conference 2026 Stronger together: Building our RCM Cymru community Join us to connect with colleagues from across maternity services in Wales, meet the RCM team, and expand your professional network. Book Now This year’s theme Stronger together: Building our RCM Cymru community, celebrates the power of connection, collaboration, and the shared […]
‘Winning the award gave me the motivation to keep speaking up for those whose voices aren’t always heard’
I still remember the moment my name was read out at the RCM Awards last year. I was so shocked that I went the wrong way up the stage! I hadn’t expected to win at all – I was just proud to have been nominated. To be recognised as the RCM’s Unsung Hero was such […]
RCM welcomes parliamentary debate on baby loss and urges action to prevent future tragedies
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed Monday’s parliamentary debate on baby loss, taking place during Baby Loss Awareness Week, as an opportunity to reflect on the urgent improvements needed to maternity care. Forty cross-party MPs spoke movingly in the three-hour debate, bringing to light the devastating impact of baby loss on families. Secretary […]