My steps into maternity research
By Jayne Wagstaff, research midwife Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellow RCM UK Research Safety Wellbeing Of Women Women Jayne Wagstaff, research midwife at Leads Teaching Hospital Trust, shares how they got into midwifery research and the opportunities that awaited. I soon realised when I started my research delivery role how inspiring […]
‘Worrying decline’ in number of experienced midwives in Wales say RCM
There is an urgent need for a renewed focus on workforce and staffing levels for maternity services in Wales say the Royal College of Midwives (RCM ), as its latest report shows the number of experienced midwives in maternity services in Wales are at dramatically low levels. The stark warning comes as the RCM publishes […]
RCM announces RCM Board election results
Seven new midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) have joined the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Board following Board elections. Three existing Board members have also been re-elected. The new Board take up their roles on 1 September 2023. The new Board members are: • Shani Woodbridge • Yana Richens • Melissa Davis • Barbara […]
Black midwives working in England – our history and our future
By Felitta Burney-Nicol, senior midwife and midwifery researcher on 20 June 2023 RCM UK Midwifery Equality and Diversity Research England Employment “Life can only be understood by looking backward; but it must be lived looking forward” – Soren Kierkegaard (1813–1855). Researcher Felitta Burney-Nicol is conducting an important study to ensure Black midwifery voices are captured, […]
Celebrating student midwives!
By Isla Innes-Love Student Midwife Forum member and student midwife on 19 June 2023 RCM UK Midwifery Student midwives SMF – Student Midwives Forum To celebrate RCM Student Midwife Celebration Day the University of the West of Scotland midwifery society organised a summer party with an accompanying awards ceremony. RCM Student Midwife Forum (SMF) member […]
Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as maternity staff in the South West cite safety worries
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in the South West have told the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) they have significant concerns about the safe staffing of maternity services. In a survey published today by the RCM, a staggering 83% of midwives and MSWs in the region said their staffing levels were unsafe. The survey, […]
North East midwives at breaking point, according to new survey
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in the North East have told the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) they have significant concerns about the safe staffing of maternity services. In a survey published today by the RCM, a staggering 89.4% of midwives and MSWs in the region said their staffing levels were unsafe. The survey, […]
Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as maternity staff in London cite safety worries
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in London have told the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) they have significant concerns about the safe staffing of maternity services. In a survey published today by the RCM, a staggering 89.4% of midwives and MSWs in the region said their staffing levels were unsafe. The survey, which asked […]
Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as Midlands midwives work for free to prop up services
Midwives and maternity support workers are working way beyond their contractual hours – without pay – to keep Midlands maternity services running. A new survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) found that more than nine out of 10 (91.9%) midwives and MSWs in the region said they worked unpaid beyond their contracted hours. […]
Royal College of Midwives calls on Government to ‘get a grip’, as Yorkshire & Humber maternity staff cite safety worries
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in the Yorkshire & Humber region have told the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), they have concerns about the safe staffing of maternity services. In a survey published today by the RCM, 90% of midwives and MSWs in the region said their staffing levels were unsafe, the worst region […]